bambosh
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Humbug; deceptive nonsense.
Register: slang
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.