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nonsense

nounfeminine/bɨʃˈtɐjɾɐ/high

bes·tei·ra

Definition

Action, word, or thing that is silly, absurd, or of little value.
Don't talk nonsense in front of the guests.
He spent his money on some nonsense.
Common collocations
to talk nonsensesheer nonsensea piece of nonsense

Etymology

De 'besta' (antigo sentido de 'tolo') + sufixo '-eira'.

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