Cryptic crossword clue
Blooming thing put on tip, bilge 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word POPPYCOCK

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What does POPPYCOCK mean?

POPPYCOCK noun
  1. Foolish talk; nonsense.

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