What is another word for buncombe?
Pronunciation: [bˈʌnkuːm] (IPA) 
Buncombe is a term that refers to meaningless or irrelevant speech or writing. It originated from a speech by a North Carolina Congressman in the 19th century who gave a long-winded and pointless speech to his colleagues. Synonyms for buncombe include gibberish, drivel, nonsense, balderdash, twaddle, and gobbledygook. Other related words include claptrap, blather, jargon, and verbosity. These words all describe language that is frivolous, obscure, or intended to deceive or mislead. It's important to beware of such language and to be able to identify when someone is using it to distract or manipulate their audience.
