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