bilgewater

English

/ˈbɪldʒwɔtɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • (nautical) Water which collects in the bilges of a ship.
  • (slang) Stupid talk or writing; nonsense.

Etymology

Compound from English bilge + English water.

Origin

English

water

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