John Redwood

All my adult life, I have lived with Labour lies about tax cuts. Their cry is always the same. Tax cuts are impossible in a civilised society. They mean less revenue for the state, which means sacked teachers, unemployed doctors, fewer nurses. I am amazed anyone still takes such arrant twaddle seriously.

British Politician

Katherine Mansfield

Looking back, I imagine I was always writing. Twaddle it was too. But better far write twaddle or anything, anything, than nothing at all.

New Zealander Author

When 'twaddle' is used, it usually shows that the speaker thinks lowly of what is being discussed.

Dismissive Tone

'Twaddle' is informal, so avoid it in formal writing or speeches unless quoting someone.

Informal Context

Using 'twaddle' has a negative connotation, suggesting something is pointless and unworthy.

Negative Connotation

The verb form of 'twaddle' fits best in casual conversation among friends or on informal occasions.

Colloquial Use

What someone views as 'twaddling' can be subjective, depending on their interest in the topic.

Subjectivity

'Twaddle' implies that not only is the content silly, but it's also often repetitive and long-winded.

Implies Repetition

 secretes that oily substance if a lion is hungry it will eat water back the fact that it will not know what the the story that it won't eat water back is a complete and utter twaddle what you got through the gap in the trees there they've got small zebras I think

Twaddle

Dismissive Tone

Informal Context

Negative Connotation

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