whangdoodle

noun

whang·​doo·​dle
(ˈ)(h)waŋ¦düdᵊl,
-waiŋ-
1
a
: an imaginary creature of undefined character
b
: one that whangs
especially : a person who loudly and angrily complains about things : ranter
2
: stuff and nonsense : poppycock, frippery
3
whangdoodles plural : roodles

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“Whangdoodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whangdoodle. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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