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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

bunkum

/bʌŋkəm/ noun · British & US
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What does bunkum mean?

noun

Nonsense or rubbish; insincere or flattering talk. A speech or writing that is intended to deceive or manipulate people.

Example

"The politician's speech was full of bunkum, and nobody believed a word he said."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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