1) an effect, produced by hot air conditions, causing something (not existing) to become visible (or upside down), especially the appearance of water in the desert (mirage)
(an instance of) a display of boldness or courage
boastfulness
a friendly, informal talk
talk, often short
something that is declared
assertion of belief or knowledge
an obvious refusal to obey
disobedience, disregard
(an instance of) dishonest and deceiving behaviour or talk
nonsense
something said, written etc that is foolish or does not make any sense; stupid behaviour
craziness, ridiculousness
to talk in a simple, childish way
babble
the state of being disobedient
defiance
(the art, theory, of) presenting facts and ideas in clear and convincing language; exaggerated, insincere language
wordiness; long speech
a long, disorganized account or description
nonsense
the part of the wall of the stomach of an ox or cow used as food; useless talk, writing, ideas etc
nonsense, rubbish
foolish talk
nonsense
