Nonsense, lies, or insincere talk; similar to baloney or bunk.
American slang from early 20th century, possibly derived from French 'bouche' (mouth) or as a corruption of 'bullshit.' The exact origin is debated by linguists.
This word emerged during a time when Americans loved creating colorful slang to call out dishonesty—it's part of a whole family of euphemistic words that let people criticize without using profanity.
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