Bushwah

/bʊʃˈwɑ/ noun

Definition

Variant spelling of bushwa; nonsense or false talk.

Etymology

Alternative spelling of bushwa, reflecting different pronunciations and regional variations in American slang from the early 20th century.

Kelly Says

Different spellings of slang words tell us how people were guessing at pronunciation before standardization—bushwa, bushwah, and bushwack variants show English speakers trying to capture the same sound.

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