a load of bunk



a load of bunk

Nonsense or insincerity. Bunk is an abbreviation of the Americanism "bunkum," meaning insincere, empty talk, or disingenuous political talk meant merely to please a target audience. Primarily heard in US. The plumber said it would cost $800 to fix the toilet? What a load of bunk!
See also: bunk, load, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Fidelis-Late Roman
Maksymilianmahk-si-MEEL-yahnPolish
RainerRIE-ner (German)German, Ancient Germanic
AapoAH:-po Finnish
Elpis-Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Utu-Near Eastern Mythology