whangdoodle

noun

whang·​doo·​dle

(ˈ)(h)waŋ¦düdᵊl,

-waiŋ-

1

a

: an imaginary creature of undefined character

b

: one that whangs

especially : a person who loudly and angrily complains about things : ranter

2

: stuff and nonsense : poppycock, frippery

3

whangdoodles plural : roodles

Word History

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