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poppycock

/ˈpɑːpiˌkɑːk/
pop · py · cock
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• interjection

1

Used as an exclamation to express disbelief or contempt for a statement regarded as absurd or foolish.

Example

"Poppycock! There is no way that antique clock is worth a fortune."

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• noun

1

Foolish, empty, or senseless talk or writing; nonsense.

Example

"The professor dismissed the pseudoscientific article as complete poppycock."

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• Nearby Words

poppy
poppy seed
poppy seeds
poppycock
poppyseed
pops
popsicle

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century into American English from dialectal Dutch 'pappekak', literally meaning 'soft dung', from 'pap' (gruel or mush) and 'kak' (dung).

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