flummadiddle

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flummadiddle (usually uncountable, plural flummadiddles)

  1. (US) A baked main course pudding consisting of stale bread, pork fat, molasses, and spices including cinnamon and allspice. It was a part of early American cuisine, especially in New England.
  2. Something completely nonsensical or ridiculous.
  3. Cheap, worthless frills.

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