Greetings, connoisseur of nonsense!

Twaddle is silly, tedious talk or writing — pure nonsense, really. The word's origins are a bit hazy, but it popped up in the 18th century and has been calling out fluff ever since. Let's cut through the twaddle and get serious. Or not!

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May 09, 2025

twaddle

[ twod-l ] noun

silly, tedious talk or writing

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