A phrase that dismisses things that cannot be comprehended or believed.
Parcel of ol’ Crams
PAR-sel of ol KRAMZ
ˈpɑːsəl əv oʊl kramz
Phrase
Example Sentences
"That's just a parcel of ol' crams."
"Parcel of ol' crams, that story."
Etymology & History
Devon expression dismissing nonsense or unbelievable things. Crams possibly from cram (stuff full of lies). Traditional dismissive phrase.
Word Details
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Region
Devon
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Era
1800s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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