bilge water

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A nautical term referring to the dirty, foul-smelling water that collects in the bilge (the lowest part of a ship's hull). Figuratively, it can also mean nonsense or worthless talk.

1. Nautical termC1formal

   The dirty, often oily water that collects in the bilge (the lowest compartment) of a ship.

   ماء الجب

   • The crew had to pump out the bilge water to keep the ship stable.
   • Bilge water often contains oil, grease, and other contaminants.
   • The smell of bilge water was overwhelming in the lower deck.

2. Nonsense or rubbishC2informalbritish

   Used figuratively to describe something that is worthless, nonsensical, or of very poor quality.

   كلام فارغ

   • Don't listen to him; everything he says is bilge water.
   • That article is complete bilge water, full of false claims.
   • His speech was just bilge water, with no real substance.