Meaning of the word balderdash in English

What does balderdash mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

balderdash

US /ˈbɑːl.dɚ.dæʃ/
UK /ˈbɔːl.də.dæʃ/

Noun

senseless talk or writing; nonsense

Example:
Don't listen to his political speeches, it's all just balderdash.
The old man dismissed the rumors as pure balderdash.