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Definition of hogwash

hogwash

/ˈhɑːɡˌwɑːʃ/
hog · wash
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• noun

1

Foolish, insincere, or worthless talk, writing, or ideas; nonsense.

Example

"The scientist dismissed the conspiracy theory as complete hogwash."

2

Liquid kitchen refuse or swill fed to pigs.

Example

"The farmer carried a heavy bucket of hogwash out to the pigsty."

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• interjection

1

Used to express strong disbelief or to dismiss a statement as utter nonsense.

Example

"Hogwash! There is no way that excuse is true."

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• Nearby Words

hognose snake
hognose viper
hogtie
hogwash
hogweed
hoh
hoisin

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 15th century from 'hog' and 'wash' (in the sense of liquid kitchen refuse or swill fed to pigs); the figurative meaning of 'worthless talk or nonsense' emerged in the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hogwash. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hogwash
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