applesauce \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\noun 1.: a relish or dessert made of apples sweetened and stewed to a pulp 2.slang: an insincere expression of opinion : an assertion that is patently absurd and usually phrased in exaggerated terms : bunk, baloney < I know applesauce when I hear it — Ring Lardner >