tommyrot

[ tom-ee-rot ]
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noun
  1. nonsense; utter foolishness.

Origin of tommyrot

1
1880–85; tommy simpleton (see tomfool) + rot

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How to use tommyrot in a sentence

  • I havent time to explain my reasons for cutting that tommyrot out, retorted Piper.

  • Our object is to check by every legitimate means the spread of tommyrot in this country and the world generally.

    Lalage's Lovers | George A. Birmingham
  • I am a young man still, with years and years before me in which I shall no doubt talk a lot of tommyrot.

    Lalage's Lovers | George A. Birmingham
  • I had to let the next deal pass without any further attempt to discover Dodds's opinion about tommyrot.

    Lalage's Lovers | George A. Birmingham
  • The rapid increase of the habit of talking tommyrot was dwelt upon and the necessity for prompt action was emphasized.

    Lalage's Lovers | George A. Birmingham

British Dictionary definitions for tommyrot

tommyrot

/ (ˈtɒmɪˌrɒt) /


noun
  1. utter nonsense; tomfoolery

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