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buncombe

/ˈbʌnkəm/
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Other forms: buncombes

Definitions of buncombe
  1. noun
    unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)
    synonyms: bunk, bunkum, guff, hogwash, rot
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    types:
    bull
    obscene words for unacceptable behavior
    type of:
    drivel, garbage
    a worthless message
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