bilgewater

English

Etymology

From bilge +‎ water.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɪld͡ʒwɔtɚ/
  • Audio (General Australian):(file)

Noun

bilgewater (usually uncountable, plural bilgewaters)

  1. (nautical) Water which collects in the bilges of a ship.
  2. (slang) Stupid talk or writing; nonsense.

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