Meaning
Silly talk or writing; nonsense, silliness, or fake assertion(s).
Etymology
Origin: German
Possibly related to phooey, possibly a euphemism for horseshit, or possibly from Ukrainian or Russian хуй (xuj). Compare hooie (interjection) and German hui.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles: