English · Slang Attested

bambosh

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Humbug; deceptive nonsense.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

điều vô nghĩa lừa đảo

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Annie, a willing accomplice once Daisy had told her a tale of bambosh about wishing to approach Lady Sarah to seek employment for a friend, had also divulged that the dowager spent an hour every Thursday afternoon perusing the shelves at Lackington's Bookshop.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bambosh” mean?

Humbug; deceptive nonsense.

Is “bambosh” formal or informal?

bambosh is generally slang.

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