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moonshine
The term carries a strong association with rural American folklore and the clandestine nature of illegal distilling. When referring to the liquor, it evokes images of hidden stills and midnight transport to avoid law enforcement, reflecting its origin in the practice of distilling by the light of the moon.
In its figurative sense, the word describes nonsense or absurdity. It is less common than terms like "rubbish" or "balderdash" and often implies a specific kind of tall tale or an unbelievable claim, suggesting that the information is as fabricated as a rural legend.
Meanings
Examples
The federal agents raided the hidden still and seized fifty gallons of moonshine.
Stop talking such moonshine and tell me the truth about where you were last night.
My great-grandfather used to brew moonshine in the woods during Prohibition.
My great-grandfather used to brew moonshine in the woods during Prohibition.
That whole theory about aliens building the pyramids is absolute moonshine.
He took a sip of the moonshine and immediately coughed from the intense burn.
I cannot believe you actually think that plan will work; it is pure moonshine.
The mountain locals traded moonshine for supplies in the early twentieth century.
What a load of moonshine! There is no way the cat opened the door by itself.