Humbug
Humbug noun - Language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense.
Usage example: those UFO stories are a lot of humbug
Nerts
Nerts noun - Language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense.
Usage example: nerts! that's all I have to say about that idea
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