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doggerel

noun

/ˈdɒɡərəl/

Meaning

Comic or irregular verse, often poorly constructed and lacking in artistic quality.

The poet’s work was dismissed as mere doggerel by the critics.

rhymes, jingles, verses, ballad, limerick

poetry, masterpiece, classic

comic doggerel, mere doggerel, write doggerel, silly doggerel

a round root vegetable with white or purple skin and white flesh

A strict disciplinarian who demands rigid adherence to rules.

Complete agreement by everyone in a group.

An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.

a long, angry, or critical speech

the official proving of a will in a court of law