What did applesauce mean in 1920?

In the 1920s, "Applesauce" was a slang term that often referred to nonsense or foolish talk. It was commonly used to dismiss something as trivial or insincere, akin to saying "that's ridiculous" or "that's silly." The term also had connotations of frivolity, reflecting the playful and sometimes irreverent spirit of the Roaring Twenties.