trivia

noun

Definition of trivianext
as in nonsense

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trivia
  1. nonsense
  2. claptrap
  3. bunk
  4. drivel
  5. humbug
  6. trash
Noun
  • The art world, like the artwork itself, exists in a delicate balance of elitism and absurdity, meaning and nonsense.
    Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The basic idea here is that Vince Vaughn is doing his mid-aughts-dirtbag Vince Vaughn thing but on Christmas — a premise that’s laid on a foundation of plausible-sounding nonsense.
    Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of nonsense
Noun
  • Many Red Sox fans have had it up to here with that building-for-the-future claptrap, so much so that expectations were scary low coming into the 2024 season.
    Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 31 July 2024
  • Is there a remedy for claptrap like the BMJ article?
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2024
Definition of claptrap
Noun
  • In addition to the full-beam primary, belowdecks are two spacious ensuite cabins in each hull, with a bonus room for twin bunks or storage.
    Howard Walker, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Sandy wisely asks Aesha to change the bunk assignments so Bri and Ellie don’t share a cabin.
    Emma Soren, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2024
Definition of bunk
Noun
  • Any real feelings on their albums are quickly overrun by generic, formulaic drivel.
    Matt Thompson, SPIN, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Works like that one tend to be seen as religious experiences or spiritualist drivel.
    Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Definition of drivel
Noun
  • The Wizard of Oz is, and always has been, a humbug.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
  • These small marine reef fish are often known by the peculiar common name, the humbug damselfish (Figure 1).
    GrrlScientist, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of humbug
Noun
  • The split resulted in viral photos of Affleck's brother, Casey, tossing a giant cardboard cutout of de Armas in the trash.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Krupin spent about $1,000 on initial supplies — a children’s gardening rake, trash bags, gloves, a dust pan and disinfectant — as well as an LLC, business insurance, a website domain, a cargo trailer and hitch for her car.
    Morgan Smith, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of trash
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