Meaning of bunkum in English

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)