nonsensical remark
[/nɒnˈsɛnsɪkəl rɪˈmɑːrk/]
noun phrasepl: nonsensical remarks
comentário nonsensical / observação absurda
1. A statement or comment that lacks logical sense, coherence, or rational meaning; something spoken that is illogical or ridiculous
His nonsensical remark about purple elephants flying backwards confused everyone in the meeting.
Seu comentário nonsensical sobre elefantes roxos voando para trás confundiu todos na reunião.
2. An utterance that contradicts itself or violates basic principles of logic and reason
The politician's nonsensical remark about the economy made no sense to financial experts.
A observação absurda do político sobre a economia não fez sentido para os especialistas financeiros.
In Brazilian culture, nonsensical remarks are often met with humor and informal expressions like 'papo furado' (literally 'empty talk'). In American English, such remarks might be dismissed with phrases like 'that's bull' or 'you're making no sense.' The concept is universal but the social response varies—in Brazil it may be taken more lightly with humor, while in formal American contexts it might be challenged more directly.
NYC Slang
load of bull / bunch of baloney / nonsense / straight-up crazy talk
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