Bilge
Bilge noun - Language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense.
Usage example: tried to justify his bigoted tirade with a lot of stale and insincere bilge
Flannel and bilge are semantically related. (British) In some cases you can use "Flannel" instead a noun "Bilge".
Nearby Word: bilged
Flannel
Flannel noun - Language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense.
Usage example: the first serious book about the British royal family that wasn't just flannel
Nearby Words: flannelette, flannelled
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