Poppycock

[giraffe_02]

Where does the phrase come from?? I know it means something is nonsence, but why do some people say 'poppycock'??

[shaneystar2]

Explanation here
http://www.worldwidewords.org/weirdwords/ww-po p1.htm
But the word C**k may be blanked out by AB.

[Hammer Head]

Once again we see a totally innocent word blanked out by Aunty Answerbank to protect our delicate little eyes.

Imagine the confusion if someone asked a question about male chickens or water valves, especially if either came from Scunthorpe

[Quizmonster]

Ah! You see the problem, Hammer...Scunthorpe sailed through. It wouldn't have in the olden days of AnswerBank any more than wristwatch would or the name, Dick. They're getting there, slowly but surely.