nonsense verse
US /ˈnɑːnsəns vɜːrs/
UK /ˈnɑːnsəns vɜːrs/
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nonsensgedicht, nonsenspoëzie
poetry that is intentionally absurd or humorous, often characterized by illogical content, made-up words, and whimsical imagery, without a clear narrative or meaning
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Edward Lear is famous for his nonsense verse, like 'The Owl and the Pussy-cat'.
Edward Lear is beroemd om zijn nonsensgedichten, zoals 'The Owl and the Pussy-cat'.
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The children giggled at the silly rhymes and made-up words in the nonsense verse.
De kinderen giechelden om de gekke rijmpjes en verzonnen woorden in het nonsensgedicht.