applesauce
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9.9
- noun
- /ˈæpəlˌsɔs/
- Archaic
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- George doesn't know poop from applesauce.
Examples
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You're the boss, applesauce.
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His explanations often contained applesauce, making it difficult to understand his true intentions.
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- You the boss, applesauce.
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Now, ladies and gentlemen, I will attempt to make comedy applesauce.
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By the way, this blog's name is inspired by the Will Rogers quote, "All politics is applesauce."
Blog text (27) -
You're the boss, applesauce.
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"Nick here gives voice to what readers making the assumption of realism avoid recognizing; when taken naturalistically, the narrative is indeed applesauce.
Academic text (2017) -
Many of his speeches were filled with applesauce, leaving the audience confused.
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Critics called her latest novel an indulgent piece of applesauce without any real substance.
Synonyms
578
2.5
Words or ideas that do not make sense
102
3.1
Words or writing that have no value
49
2.5
Talk or writing that is not true and not useful
13
7.5
Words that are silly or useless
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9.9
Silly talk that wastes time
3
9.9
A silly idea or story that is not true
3
9.9
Confusing speech or writing that makes no sense
1
9.9
Worthless or silly talk that has no useful ideas
Unclear or silly talk without any real meaning
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Etymology
Applesauce was used in early American slang to mean 'nonsense' or 'silly talk'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine sweet sauce that sounds nice but has no real value, so calling words applesauce says they are empty or untrue.