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   Hog·wash

   /ˈhôɡˌwôSH/

   

   noun

   • 1. nonsense. informal

   Word Origin mid 15th century: from hog + wash; the original sense was ‘kitchen swill for pigs’.

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   The meaning of HOGWASH is swill, slop. How to use hogwash in a sentence.

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   HOGWASH meaning: 1. nonsense, or words that are intended to deceive: 2. nonsense, or words that are intended to…. Learn more.

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   HOGWASH definition: 1. nonsense, or words that are intended to deceive: 2. nonsense, or words that are intended to…. Learn more.

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   Hogwash definition: refuse given to hogs; swill.. See examples of HOGWASH used in a sentence.

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   Hogwash is complete nonsense, lies, or ridiculous actions. If an advertisement claims that taking one vitamin pill a day will make you ten times stronger, that's hogwash. The informal hogwash is perfect for talking about falsehoods and foolishness.

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   Define hogwash. hogwash synonyms, hogwash pronunciation, hogwash translation, English dictionary definition of hogwash. n. 1. Worthless, false, or ridiculous speech or writing; nonsense. 2. Garbage fed to hogs; swill. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language,...

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHOGWASH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   hogwash in American English. (ˈhɔɡˌwɑʃ, -ˌwɔʃ, ˈhɑɡ-) noun. 1. refuse given to hogs; swill. 2. any worthless stuff. 3. meaningless or insincere talk, writing, etc.; nonsense; bunk.