Tosh

/tɑːʃ/ noun

Definition

Nonsense, rubbish, or foolish talk; something worthless or stupid.

Etymology

British slang of uncertain origin; possibly from Romany 'tosh' (smooth or neat), ironically applied, or connected to 'toss.' Became common in British English by the late 1800s.

Kelly Says

British English has dozens of creative words for nonsense—'tosh,' 'codswallop,' 'rubbish,' 'bollocks'—which reflects how much speakers enjoy colorful language for dismissing bad ideas.

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