Collocations with "nonsense"

9 collocations found

utter nonsense

to describe ideas or statements that are completely ridiculous or untrue

utter8.4
sheer nonsense

to describe something that is completely untrue or silly

sheer7.9
absolute nonsense

ideas or statements that are completely foolish or untrue

absolute7.8
nonsense verse

Poetry, often for children, that is humorous and uses made-up words or situations.

verse6.8
nonsense rhyme

A type of light verse, usually for children, that is whimsical or humorous in tone and subject.

rhyme6.5
superstitious nonsense

Something dismissed as irrational because it is based on superstition.

superstitious5.5
nonsense syllable

A syllable or combination of syllables that has no meaning, often used in linguistic experiments or children's songs.

syllable4.5
nonsense poem

a humorous poem with strange characters and events

poem4.2
arrant nonsense

used to emphasize that something is completely untrue or silly

arrant3.5