बकवास करना

/bək.ʋɑːs kəɾ.ɳɑː/
verb phraseIntermediate talk nonsense
informal

To say things that are foolish, untrue, or meaningless.

उसने बकवास करना बंद कर दिया।

He stopped talking nonsense.

मत बकवास करो, सच बोलो।

Don't talk nonsense, tell the truth.

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Commonly used in casual speech to dismiss someone's statements as absurd or untrue.

💡Pro Tip

Contextual Usage

Use 'बकवास करना' when someone is clearly lying or saying something absurd. It’s stronger than 'झूठ बोलना' (to lie) as it implies the talk is not just false but also meaningless.

Gold Rule

Avoid in Formal Settings

This phrase is highly informal and should never be used in formal writing or professional contexts.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines 'बकवास' (nonsense, from Persian 'bakwās' meaning 'empty talk') and the verb 'करना' (to do). 'बकवास' itself is derived from the Persian 'bak' (empty) + 'wās' (talk).

📝Usage Notes

Used in informal contexts to criticize someone's speech as illogical or false. Often paired with gestures like waving hands to emphasize dismissal.

Word Breakdown

बकवास
nonsense, empty talk
noun
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करना
to do
verb
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