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nonsense verse


nonsense verse

noun

Definition of NONSENSE VERSE

: humorous or whimsical verse that features absurd characters and actions and often contains evocative but meaningless nonce words

First Known Use of NONSENSE VERSE

1799

Rhymes with NONSENSE VERSE

e-commerce, in reverse, intersperse, privy purse, reimburse, shepherd's purse, universe

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