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
Gearalt-Irish
Camilleka-MEE (French), kə-MEEL (English)French, English
Orrin-Irish
JouniYO-oo-neeFinnish
Manus-Irish
ErrolER-əlEnglish