Non"sense (?), n. [Pref. non- +
sense: cf. F. nonsens.]
1. That which is not sense, or has no sense;
words, or language, which have no meaning, or which convey no
intelligible ideas; absurdity.
2. Trifles; things of no
importance.
Nonsense verses, lines made by taking any
words which occur, but especially certain words which it is desired
to recollect, and arranging them without reference to anything but
the measure, so that the rhythm of the lines may aid in recalling the
remembrance of the words.
Syn. -- Folly; silliness; absurdity; trash; balderdash.