Bilge and Folly

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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

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Folly and bilge are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Folly" instead a noun "Bilge".

Nearby Word: bilged

Folly noun - Language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense.

Usage example: enough of this folly about moving to the Australian outback

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Bilge and folly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bilge" instead a noun "Folly".

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