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flapdoodle

[ flap-dood-l ]

noun

Informal.
  1. nonsense; bosh.


flapdoodle

/ ˈڱæˌːə /

noun

  1. slang.
    foolish talk; nonsense
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of flapdoodle1

First recorded in 1820–30; origin uncertain
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of flapdoodle1

C19: of unknown origin
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The voters see through the “parents’ rights” flapdoodle when it’s used to narrow the educational opportunities for their children.

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The result was flapdoodle about 10 brand-spanking-new cities to be built on federal land by government, which has not recently been known for competently constructing things.

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This should have been a red flag for Hook, because Wright is known for his impatience with legal flapdoodle.

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This sort of flapdoodle is old hat by now.

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The drug flapdoodle underscores criticism that the Conservatives are adrift — endlessly arguing and playing political games among themselves, while failing to attend to the country.

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