twaddle
UK/'twɒdl/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
Silly, trivial, or meaningless talk or writing; nonsense
废话，蠢话，胡言乱语
v.
To talk or write in a silly, trivial, or meaningless way
说废话，胡扯
Root Breakdown
twaddleother
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Common Collocations
- 1.talk twaddle说废话
- 2.utter twaddle胡言乱语
- 3.[pure twaddle]纯属废话
- 4.[nonsensical twaddle]毫无意义的蠢话
Example Sentences
- 1.
The politician's speech was pure twaddle, full of empty promises.
- 2.
I can't believe people actually read such twaddle in celebrity gossip magazines.
- 3.
Stop talking twaddle and get to the point of your argument.