For the love of god help me remember this word

[Oddcat]

I have forgotten my favourite word !

I think it’s similar to ‘malarkey’ in meaning and I think it begins with an S

Please help , it’s driving me mad !

Thanks OP!!! I'm in the same boat, I lose words all the time, am 49. I'm guessing menopausal!

Mumsnet eh? We'd solve the Brexit chaos in no time.

My grandad used to say what a pavlova, instead of palaver. Thats just bought back some lovely memories, thank you OP

But this is my favourite word !! How can I forget my all time favourite word?

Because of the......ehhh

...you know.....gah......thingummybob

(Brain fog)