Bosh and Hooey

Bosh

Bosh noun - Language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense.
Usage example: a pseudoscientific examination of UFO claims that was utter bosh

Hooey is a synonym for bosh in nonsense topic. In some cases you can use "Hooey" instead a noun "Bosh", when it comes to topics like jargon.

Hooey

Hooey noun - Language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense.
Usage example: stories about the inn being haunted are just a lot of hooey

Bosh is a synonym for hooey in nonsense topic. You can use "Bosh" instead a noun "Hooey".
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