Synonyms for poppycock

Grammar : Noun

Spell : pop-ee-kok

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɒp iˌkɒk

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Définition of poppycock

Origin : 1865, American English, probably from Dutch dialect pappekak, from Middle Dutch pappe "soft food" (see pap) + kak "dung," from Latin cacare "to excrete" (see caca).

noun nonsense

Example sentences :

"That's poppycock," Mason replied, flinging away his cigarette.
Extract from : « The Long Voyage » by Carl Richard Jacobi

Tweedledee is right, everything else to the contrary is Poppycock.'
Extract from : « Erik Dorn » by Ben Hecht

It is all poppycock to say that education can make a gentleman; don't you think so?
Extract from : « The Copper Princess » by Kirk Munroe

“Poppycock,” said Hudson, briefly, and resumed his cogitation.
Extract from : « The Man Who Fell Through the Earth » by Carolyn Wells

"Poppycock," whispered Shelby to Carlotta, as he held her hand.
Extract from : « The Come Back » by Carolyn Wells

The Poppycock's a fowl of English breed, And therefore many think him fine indeed.
Extract from : « A Phenomenal Fauna » by Carolyn Wells

Then it was all poppycock, two cents a word for minimum rate and payment upon acceptance.
Extract from : « Martin Eden » by Jack London

From all the poppycock Anglice bosh you talked about poker, I'd ha' played a straight game, and skinned you.
Extract from : « American Notes » by Rudyard Kipling

“That is all poppycock,” exclaimed Compton, rather more irritably than was usual with him.
Extract from : « The Efficiency Expert » by Edgar Rice Burroughs

The whole business is poppycock, in my opinion, and the sooner this bubble bursts the better.
Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, October, 1930 » by Various

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