Flapdoodle

Flapdoodle

FLAP-doo-dul ˈflapdudəl
Noun

Nonsense.

Example Sentences

"Complete flapdoodle!"
"Don't talk flapdoodle."

Etymology & History

Victorian term for rubbish talk. Expressive made-up word.

Word Details

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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1800s
Language
none
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Formality
informal

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