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hogwash

/hɒɡˈwɒʃ/ noun · British & US
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What does hogwash mean?

noun

Nonsense or rubbish, often used to describe something as false or misleading. A mixture of mud and water, often used in the past to clean floors.

Example

"The politician's claims were dismissed as hogwash by the media."

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