hogwash

noun

hog·​wash ˈhȯg-ˌwȯsh How to pronounce hogwash (audio)
-ˌwäsh, 
ˈhäg-
Synonyms of hogwashnext
1
: swill sense 2a, slop
2
: nonsense, balderdash

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You wouldn't believe the hogwash he was spouting at us. the librarian told us a lot of hogwash about how you can go to jail for having overdue books
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That’s hogwash at this point and needs to stop. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026 This is, of course, complete hogwash. — Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 June 2026 This is the sort of expert hogwash that Reiner, for a while, did better than anyone. — Will Leitch, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2025 According to the Michelin guide’s own guidelines that’s hogwash. — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hogwash

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of hogwash was in the 15th century

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“Hogwash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hogwash. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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