Meaning of bunkum in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈbəŋkəm/

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  1. Noun

    bunkum

    Etymology

    mid 19th century (originally buncombe): named after Buncombe County in North Carolina, mentioned in an inconsequential speech made by its congressman solely to please his constituents (c1820)

    Definitions

    1. unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)

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