amphigory

n.

A nonsense verse; a rigmarole, with apparent meaning, which on further attention proves to be meaningless. [Written also amphigouri.]

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or amphigouri

(AM-fi-gor-ee)

noun
A nonsensical piece of writing, usually in verse form, typically composed as a parody.

Etymology
From French amphigouri, of obscure origin

Usage
"More jeers than cheers currently greet the amphigories of Father Divine, and the followers of kindred dark-town messiahs are noisier than they are numerous." — Mark Gauvreau Judge; Justice to George S. Schuyler; Policy Review (Washington, DC), Aug/Sep 2000.

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nonsense writing, usu. in verse

IN BRIEF: n. - Nonsensical writing (usually verse).

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: nonsensical writing (usually verse)
  Synonym: nonsense verse

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