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Twaddle

usgb/ˈtwɑːdl/Volume
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Dismissive TonePlay
When 'twaddle' is used, it usually shows that the speaker thinks lowly of what is being discussed. SlideDon't waste time reading that book; it's pure twaddle.
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Informal ContextPlay
'Twaddle' is informal, so avoid it in formal writing or speeches unless quoting someone. SlideIn the meeting, he whispered to me that the proposal was twaddle.
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Using 'twaddle' has a negative connotation, suggesting something is pointless and unworthy. SlideThe debate turned into twaddle; nothing meaningful was said.
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