Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Empty talk; pointless speechmaking; balderdash.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun Cant or Slang, U.S. Speech-making for the gratification of constituents, or to gain public applause; flattering talk for a selfish purpose; anything said for mere show.
  • noun to speak for mere show, or popularly.

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  • noun Alternative spelling of bunkum.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)

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  • Speech-making intended for the mass media. (from Phrontistery)

    May 23, 2008

  • unmasked media

    October 16, 2011