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nonsinse

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Noun

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nonsinse (uncountable)

  1. Pronunciation spelling of nonsense.
    • 1896, Rudyard Kipling, “The Courting of Dinah Shadd”, in Soldier Stories, page 126:
      Thankin' you for the complimint, Sorr, ut may be so. But I'm doubtful whether you mint ut for a complimint. Hear now; I sat there wid Judy on my knee tellin' me all manner av nonsinse an' only sayin' "yes" an' "no," when I'd much better ha' kept tongue betune teeth.

Usage notes

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  • Supposed to suggest an Irish accent.
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