flapdoodle

noun

ˈflap-ˌdü-dᵊl How to pronounce flapdoodle (audio)
Definition of flapdoodlenext
as in nonsense
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense a clear-eyed assessment of the problem minus the usual flapdoodle

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Recent Examples of flapdoodle Alongside a pervasive interest in alternative-medicine practices and New Age beliefs, more people could be in danger of getting pulled into the flapdoodle. — Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2024 Poppycock with an average flapdoodle reading of +10 million fiddle faddles. — Caity Weaver, New York Times, 23 Nov. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flapdoodle
  1. nonsense
  2. garbage
  3. nuts
  4. silliness
  5. rubbish
  6. stupidity
  7. blah
  8. drool
Noun
  • No leader should stay as commander in chief after having the mindset to utter such nonsense.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Even much of that seeming nonsense, though, is ostensibly correct.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of nonsense
Noun
  • Prosecutors said Aurora was one of seven children, ages 2 months to 17 years, who lived in an east San José house on Lancelot Lane that was filled with cockroaches, pet feces, garbage and mold.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Clean your car full of garbage elsewhere and don’t hold up a line of customers.
    — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of garbage
Noun
  • Some nuts also contain melatonin, which helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle.
    — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Last year’s release was influenced by Mexican cuisine with a pulque finish, while this year looked to Ancient Egypt by giving the whiskey a finish in barrels seasoned with liqueur made from tiger nuts and black honey.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of nuts
Noun
  • This was in response to the Heat letting loose with a whole lot of abject silliness during Tuesday’s intrasquad scrimmage, which actually is the perfect time for such antics.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
  • In their place is a broader vision of internet silliness that can mock everything from tech bros and political extremists to new age spirituality grifters and how-to videos.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of silliness
Noun
  • Twisted Teens are far from rubbish, but that isn't stopping them from playing in the trash for their latest music video.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
  • This comes at the expense of no movement in the wrist, but to be fair, having the lightsaber pointed in any other direction would look rubbish.
    — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of rubbish
Noun
  • Learning that countless more people will lose their lives on account of his neglect, greed, and stupidity, he is pressed, reluctantly, into a most self-serving mode of damage control.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Nerdiest song for drummers This will probably come down to stupidity.
    — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of stupidity
Noun
  • Sure, the Strip is thriving and there are football games to attend and Metallica is in town, blah, blah, blah.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • That’s where all the problems come from—the shrinkage, the color, blah, blah, blah.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of blah
Noun
  • Car buffs won't want to miss the collection and drool over what's in it (some of the pieces are even up for sale).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Pillows turn yellow due to sweat, body oils, drool, hair products, and moisture.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of drool

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“Flapdoodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flapdoodle. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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