Piffle In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "piffle", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-08-26 11:08

Meaning of Piffle

Piffle old-fashioned informal verb noun slang

An idea, remark, or statement that you think is stupid, silly, or wrong.

 

A: I've heard that you are having an affair with Mary, right? B: No, that’s utter piffle!

Stop talking piffle about me. You have no ideas about my life.

To make a remark or statement that you think is stupid, silly, or wrong.
 

You may think that I'm piffling, but think about it.

We all went outside and let he piffle alone.

Other phrases about:

a load of baloney
Falsehoods, nonsense, or foolishness
(as) thick as mince

Extremely stupid

(as) silly as a wheel

Very stupid, or silly

not know (one's) ass from a hole in the ground

To be extremely stupid; not to be alert 

off your trolley
Insane or foolish.

Grammar and Usage of Piffle

Verb Forms

  • piffled
  • piffling

The verb "piffle" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Piffle

This verb form of word dates from 1847 and its noun form dates back to 1890.

The Origin Cited: etymology.com .
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