noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The politician gave a buncombe speech, avoiding the question about the policy's failure.

Definition:A speech that is not particularly meaningful or truthful, often used to avoid addressing a question or criticism directly.

From buncombe speech

Example:When I told the elder to spare the buncombe, he decided to give an honest answer.

Definition:To speak the truth without beating around the bush, or to speak straightforwardly.

From spare the buncombe