01 n. Speech-making for the gratification of constituents, or to gain public applause; flattering talk for a selfish purpose; anything said for m…
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Speech-making for the gratification of constituents, or to gain public applause; flattering talk for a selfish purpose; anything said for mere show.[Cant or Slang, U.S.]“All that flourish about right of search was bunkum -- all that brag about hanging your Canada sheriff was bunkum . . . slavery speeches are all bunkum.” — Haliburton.
Phrases & compounds
To speak for Buncombe —
to speak for mere show, or popularly.