Bunkum and Hooey

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Bunkum

Bunkum noun - Language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense.
Usage example: a cinematic depiction of the Middle Ages that was derided as pure bunkum by historians
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Hooey is a synonym for bunkum in nonsense topic. In some cases you can use "Hooey" instead a noun "Bunkum", when it comes to topics like knowledge, hogwash.
Nearby Word: bunk

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
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Bunkum is a synonym for hooey in nonsense topic. You can use "Bunkum" instead a noun "Hooey", if it concerns topics such as knowledge, hogwash.

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