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nonsense

/ˈnɒnsɛns/ noun, verb, adjective · British & US
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What does nonsense mean?

noun, verb, adjective

Speech or writing that is foolish or meaningless; absurd or irrational talk or behavior. A person or thing that is foolish or absurd.

Example

"The comedian's nonsensical jokes left the audience in stitches."

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