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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!
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Fidelis | | - | Late Roman |
Maksymilian | | mahk-si-MEEL-yahn | Polish |
Rainer | | RIE-ner (German) | German, Ancient Germanic |
Aapo | | AH:-po | Finnish |
Elpis | | - | Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology |
Utu | | - | Near Eastern Mythology |