Definition of Codswallop

1. Noun. Nonsensical talk or writing.

Exact synonyms: Applesauce, Folderol, Rubbish, Trash, Tripe, Trumpery, Wish-wash
Generic synonyms: Drivel, Garbage
Language type: Argot, Cant, Jargon, Lingo, Patois, Slang, Vernacular

Definition of Codswallop

1. Noun. (UK slang) Senseless talk or writing; nonsense. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Codswallop

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Codswallop

codominants
codon
codons
codoped
codoping
codpieces
codrive
codriven
codriver
codrivers
codrives
codriving
codrove
cods
codswallop (current term)
codswallops
coe-
coed
coedit
coedited
coediting
coeditor
coeditors
coeditorship
coeditorships
coedits
coeds
coeducate
coeducated

Literary usage of Codswallop

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Friends of Rathlin Island by Stewart Dalby (2004)
"He then went on to tell me that the report in his estimation was a load of codswallop. That it was completely fabricated, from books. ..."

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