Meaning of hogwash in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈhɔɡˌwɔʃ/

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1. Noun

   hogwash

   Etymology

   mid 15th century: from hog+ wash; the original sense was ‘kitchen swill for pigs’

   Definitions

   1. unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)