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Speech-making for the gratification of constituents, or to gain public applause; flattering talk for a selfish purpose; anything said for mere show.

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  1. n. Speech-making for the gratification of constituents, or to gain public applause; flattering talk for a selfish purpose; anything said for mere show.
  2. n. See Buncombe.
  3. n. unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)
  4. n unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)