bunkum

UK
/ˈbʌŋkəm/
US
/ˈbʌŋkəm/

Translations

bunkumnoun
bunkums
pl
baratinLangage creux ou trompeur.
The politician's speech was full of bunkum, offering no real solutions to the problems at hand.
Le discours du politicien n'était que du baratin et n'apportait aucune vraie solution aux problèmes du moment.
Additional translations
balivernesTerme courant pour des propos absurdes ou sans valeur.
bunkumadjective
UK
/ˈbʌŋkəm/
US
/ˈbʌŋkəm/
Used attributively to qualify another noun, meaning ‘nonsensical’ or ‘worthless’.
bidonFamilier, utilisé surtout devant un nom.
Their bunkum proposal was dismissed by the board.
Leur proposition bidon a été rejetée par le conseil.
Additional translations
fumeuxPlus soutenu, pour quelque chose de douteux ou peu convaincant.

Definitions

bunkumnoun
Nonsense or empty talk, often intended to impress or deceive.
The politician's speech was full of bunkum, offering no real solutions to the problems at hand.
bunkumadjective
Worthless, insincere, or nonsensical (used attributively).
Their bunkum proposal was dismissed by the board.