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nonsense

Syllabification: (non·sense)
Pronunciation: /ˈnänˌsens/

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Definition of nonsense

noun

  • 1spoken or written words that have no meaning or make no sense:he was talking absolute nonsense
  • [as exclamation] used to show strong disagreement:“Nonsense! No one can do that.”
  • [as modifier] denoting verse or other writing intended to be amusing by virtue of its absurd or whimsical language:nonsense poetry
  • 2foolish or unacceptable behavior:put a stop to that nonsense, will you?

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