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Definition of Bunkum
1. Noun. Unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements).
Specialized synonyms: Bull, Bullshit, Crap, Dogshit, Horseshit, Irish Bull, Shit
Generic synonyms: Drivel, Garbage
Definition of Bunkum
1. n. See Buncombe.
Definition of Bunkum
1. Noun. (slang) senseless talk; nonsense; a piece of nonsense (countable) ¹
2. Noun. ''(Washington circa 1828)'' any bombastic political posturing or an oratorical display not accompanied by conviction; speechmaking designed for show or public applause. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Bunkum
1. nonsense [n -S] - See also: nonsense
Medical Definition of Bunkum
1. Speech-making for the gratification of constituents, or to gain public applause; flattering talk for a selfish purpose; anything said for mere show. "All that flourish about right of search was bunkum all that brag about hanging your Canada sheriff was bunkum . . . Slavery speeches are all bunkum." (Haliburton) To speak for Buncombe, to speak for mere show, or popularly. "The phrase originated near the close of the debate on the famous 'Missouri Question,' in the 16th Congress. It was then used by Felix Walker a naive old mountaineer, who resided at Waynesville, in Haywood, the most western country of North Carolina, near the border of the adjacent country of Buncombe, which formed part of his district. The old man rose to speak, while the house was impatiently calling for the 'Question,' and several members gathered round him, begging him to desist. He preserved, however, for a while, declaring that the people of his district expected it, and that he was bound to 'make a speech for Buncombe.'" Origin: Buncombe a country of North Carolina. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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