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twaddle

noun

ˈtwä-dᵊl How to pronounce twaddle (audio)
Definition of twaddlenext
as in nonsense
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense the novel's elaborate theory detailing a supposed 2,000-year-old conspiracy is mostly tiresome twaddle

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Recent Examples of twaddle The public is simply not buying it and is looking for an alternative. Enough of the twaddle about how voting Democratic is voting to save democracy. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2024 Perhaps News Nation is trying to assume the mantle of Fox News as a dispenser of right-wing twaddle, or (to be more charitable) of CNN as a sober neutral voice. — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2023 On the other end are people like Yann LeCun, who reject such scenarios as sci-fi twaddle. — Eliza Strickland, IEEE Spectrum, 21 June 2023 Brett calls Hal to trade pretentious literary references, chit-chat about the business of books and other time-sucking twaddle. — oregonlive, 16 May 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twaddle
  1. nonsense
  2. garbage
  3. rubbish
  4. nuts
  5. silliness
  6. blah
  7. stupidity
  8. drool
Noun
  • The other two, the no-nonsense Clara (Ayanna Nicole Thomas) and the all-nonsense Farley (Gabriel Marcus Omlor), have a subplot of their own.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Ziegler says his team may find that a model produces nonsense under an unusual formatting request or that an external safety checker needs to intervene more frequently.
    — Barbara Booth, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of nonsense
Noun
  • Remove food that attracts wild animals by keeping garbage in closed, secure containers.
    — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The only people who spoke up for this garbage were the people who put it together.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of garbage
Noun
  • 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
  • Only construction waste will be accepted at the landfill such as, brush and rubbish, concrete, brick, rock, wood, paper, plastics, cardboard and roofing shingles and tiles.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Definition of rubbish
Noun
  • My pungent plateful grew in strength from tomme to Shropshire blue, accompanied by crusty bread, fruit and nuts.
    — Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Poblano peppers are charred and peeled, then stuffed with picadillo, a mix of ground beef, spices, nuts and seasonal fruits such as pears and apples.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of nuts
Noun
  • Fans enjoy her silliness and willingness to discuss important issues.
    — Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Some of the mayhem devolves into silliness, including a foot chase through Red Square (doubled by Budapest’s Heroes’ Square abetted with digital effects) and a vehicular chase in which Nick and Troy drive a nuclear missile launcher.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of silliness
Noun
  • There's been some good, but, generally, it's just been sort of blah.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 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
  • This stupidity is tantamount to a cop issuing a summons to someone picking their nose in public to prove that crime is out of control.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The latest contestant in this recurring game of fiscal stupidity is Miami.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of stupidity
Noun
  • Pillows turn yellow due to sweat, body oils, drool, hair products, and moisture.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Drooling that is new, heavy, or persistent is something to note, though Walker said what accompanies the drool is the key sign.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of drool

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“Twaddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twaddle. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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