hogwash

be hogwash

To be utter nonsense or foolishness. His explanation is total hogwash—it doesn't answer the question at all! These mainstream news outlets are hogwash. They're more concerned with entertaining people than informing them! A: "I think it's obvious that outcome was influenced by a consortium of wealthy conspirators." B: "That's hogwash, Pete. Seriously, just listen to yourself!"

See also: hogwash

hogwash

1. Nonsense or foolishness. His explanation is total hogwash and doesn't answer the question at all. I just can't stomach the hogwash they try to pass off as mainstream news these days. How did my teacher know my excuse was nothing but hogwash?

2. Unappetizing food or drink, often beer. Ew, don't drink that—it's total hogwash. How can you guys drink that hogwash? It's so gross and hoppy. I'm ordering something else—I can't stomach those greasy appetizers and other such hogwash.

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hogwash

1. n. bad food or drink. This stuff is hogwash. Take it away.

2. n. nonsense. Hogwash! That’s about enough of your lies!

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