Flapdoodle
/ˈflæpˌduːdəl/noun
Nonsense; foolish or deceptive talk.
Did you know?Flapdoodle is an American English nonsense word first recorded in the 19th century, and its exact origin is uncertain, which is fitting for a word that literally means nonsense.
Etymological Timeline
19th Century
English
flapdoodle
“Nonsense; empty or foolish talk”
19th Century
American English
flapdoodle
“A nonsense word used for ridiculous or deceptive speech”
Modern English
English
flapdoodle
“Silly or meaningless talk”
Modern English
English
flapdoodle
“An absurdity or piece of nonsense”
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