Definition
buncombes
noun
- Plural of buncombe; nonsensical or insincere talk; empty political rhetoric or propaganda.
Usage: informal; often used to describe dishonest or meaningless speech, especially in politics
Examples
- The candidate's speech was full of buncombes designed to appeal to voters without addressing real issues.
- I don't believe any of that buncombes about miracle cures.
- The advertisement was pure buncombes; the product doesn't work as claimed.
- He dismissed the proposal as buncombes and refused to consider it seriously.
- The media called out the buncombes in the politician's campaign promises.
- She had no patience for buncombes and always demanded facts and evidence.