bunkum

bunkum Definition

☆ bun·kum (buŋ′kəm)

noun

Informal talk that is empty, insincere, or merely for effect; humbug

Etymology: phonetic respelling of buncombe

bunkum Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

complete: Actually, this was complete bunkum in the case of The Truman Show a film which said nothing about the modern media.
sheer: The 'pleasure principle ' advocated above is sheer bunkum.
metaphysical: Cynics of today regard this as metaphysical bunkum, yet it might be pragmatic realism tomorrow.
pure: But dream on, chaps - that scenario is pure bunkum.

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