बकवास
/bək.ʋɑːs/nounadjectiveadverb★Intermediate— nonsense
informal
foolish or meaningless talk; nonsense
तुम क्या बकवास कर रहे हो?
What nonsense are you talking?
💡
Often used to dismiss someone's speech as illogical or absurd.
informal
ridiculous or absurd situation
यह कैसी बकवास है कि तुमने काम पूरा नहीं किया?
What a ridiculous situation that you didn't finish the work?
💡Pro Tip
Avoid overuse
While 'बकवास' is useful for dismissing nonsense, overusing it can make your speech sound harsh. Use it sparingly in formal settings.
📖Word Origin
Derived from Persian 'bakwās' (باکس), meaning 'empty talk' or 'nonsense'. The word entered Hindi via Urdu and is commonly used in colloquial speech.
📝Usage Notes
Used in informal contexts to express strong disagreement or dismissal of someone's words. Often carries a tone of frustration or ridicule.
Word Breakdown
बक
empty or worthless
rootवास
talk or speech
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