tripe

tripe
/truyp/, n.
1. the first and second divisions of the stomach of a ruminant, esp. oxen, sheep, or goats, used as food. Cf. honeycomb tripe, plain tripe.
2. Slang. something, esp. speech or writing, that is false or worthless; rubbish.
[1250-1300; 1885-90 for def. 2; ME < OF < ?]

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