| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| bunkum | (noun) unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements) | Synonyms: buncombe, bunk, guff, hogwash, rot |
| hokum | (noun) a message that seems to convey no meaning | Synonyms: bunk, meaninglessness, nonsense, nonsensicality |
| oakum | (noun) loose hemp or jute fiber obtained by unravelling old ropes; when impregnated with tar it was used to caulk seams and pack joints in wooden ships | - |