English Explanatory Dictionary

bilgewater

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Water which collects in the bilges of a ship.
  2. Stupid talk or writing; nonsense.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɪld͡ʒwɔtɚ/ En-au-bilgewater.ogg

Word forms

bilgewater bilgewaters

Etymology

From bilge + water.

Synonyms

tosh gibberish gobbledegook
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