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- [buhng-kuh m]
- /ˈbʌŋ kəm/
- /bʌŋk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [buhng-kuh m]
- /ˈbʌŋ kəm/
Definitions of bunkum word
- uncountable noun bunkum If you say that something that has been said or written is bunkum, you mean that you think it is completely untrue or very stupid. 3
- noun bunkum empty talk; nonsense 3
- noun bunkum empty or insincere speechmaking by a politician to please voters or gain publicity 3
- noun bunkum talk that is empty, insincere, or merely for effect; humbug 3
- noun bunkum insincere speechmaking by a politician intended merely to please local constituents. 1
- noun bunkum insincere talk; claptrap; humbug. 1
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Parts of speech for Bunkum
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bunkum popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
bunkum usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bunkum
noun bunkum
- hogwash — refuse given to hogs; swill.
- crap — If you describe something as crap, you think that it is wrong or of very poor quality.
- rubbish — worthless, unwanted material that is rejected or thrown out; debris; litter; trash.
- garbage — discarded animal and vegetable matter, as from a kitchen; refuse.
- bunk — A bunk is a bed that is fixed to a wall, especially in a ship or caravan.
Antonyms for bunkum
noun bunkum
- sense — any of the faculties, as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch, by which humans and animals perceive stimuli originating from outside or inside the body: My sense of smell tells me that dinner is ready.
- truth — the true or actual state of a matter: He tried to find out the truth.
- property — that which a person owns; the possession or possessions of a particular owner: They lost all their property in the fire.
- fact — Fully Automated Compiling Technique
- wisdom — the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight.
Top questions with bunkum
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Matching words
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