noun

• (countable, uncountable, informal) (An instance of) meaningless nonsense with an outward appearance of being impressive and legitimate.
• (countable, uncountable, informal) (An instance of) excessively contrived, hackneyed, or sentimental material in a film, television programme, theater production, etc.
• (countable, informal) A film, television programme, theater production, etc., containing excessively contrived, hackneyed, or sentimental material.
• (uncountable, music) A genre of blues song or music, often characterized by sexual innuendos or satire.