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Bunkum

Speech-making for the gratification of constituents, or to gain public applause; flattering talk for a selfish purpose; anything said for mere show.

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Bull 76% connected

The male of any species of cattle (Bovidae); hence, the male of any large quadruped, as the elephant; also, the male of the whale.

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Drivel 76% connected

To slaver; to let spittle drop or flow from the mouth, like a child, idiot, or dotard.

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Garbage 76% connected

Offal, as the bowels of an animal or fish; refuse animal or vegetable matter from a kitchen; hence, anything worthless, disgusting, or loathsome.

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Buncombe 92% connected

Alt. of Bunkum

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Bunk 92% connected

A wooden case or box, which serves for a seat in the daytime and for a bed at night.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Hogwash 92% connected

Swill.

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Rot 92% connected

To undergo a process common to organic substances by which they lose the cohesion of their parts and pass through certain chemical changes, giving of…

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Aim verb · 78% connection

To direct the indention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor; -- followed by at, or by…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: speech-making, gratification, constituents, gain, public.
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Blandiloquence noun · 78% connection

Mild, flattering speech.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: speech-making, gratification, constituents, gain, public.
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Booting noun · 78% connection

Advantage; gain; gain by plunder; booty.

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Brag verb · 78% connection

To talk about one's self, or things pertaining to one's self, in a manner intended to excite admiration, envy, or wonder; to talk boas…

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By-end noun · 78% connection

Private end or interest; secret purpose; selfish advantage.

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By-view noun · 78% connection

A private or selfish view; self-interested aim or purpose.

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Chatter noun · 78% connection

Sounds like those of a magpie or monkey; idle talk; rapid, thoughtless talk; jabber; prattle.

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Claptrap adjective · 78% connection

Contrived for the purpose of making a show, or gaining applause; deceptive; unreal.

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Competition noun · 78% connection

The act of seeking, or endeavoring to gain, what another is endeavoring to gain at the same time; common strife for the same objects;…

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Compliment noun · 78% connection

An expression, by word or act, of approbation, regard, confidence, civility, or admiration; a flattering speech or attention; a ceremo…

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Component noun · 78% connection

an abstract part of something; "jealousy was a component of his character"; "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and…

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Conciliate verb · 78% connection

To win ower; to gain from a state of hostility; to gain the good will or favor of; to make friendly; to mollify; to propitiate; to app…

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Conquer verb · 78% connection

To gain or acquire by force; to take possession of by violent means; to gain dominion over; to subdue by physical means; to reduce; to…

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Constituent noun · 78% connection

an abstract part of something; "jealousy was a component of his character"; "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and…

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Country adverb · 78% connection

The inhabitants or people of a state or a region; the populace; the public. Hence: (a) One's constituents. (b) The whole body of the e…

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Declaim verb · 78% connection

To speak rhetorically; to make a formal speech or oration; to harangue; specifically, to recite a speech, poem, etc., in public as a r…

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Element noun · 78% connection

an abstract part of something; "jealousy was a component of his character"; "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and…

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Fable noun · 78% connection

Any story told to excite wonder; common talk; the theme of talk.

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