Baloney

Baloney

Definition:

• slang - foolish or exaggerated talk or behavior; nonsense
• pretentious or silly talk or writing

Etymology:

• slang for "nonsense," 1922, Amer.Eng. (popularized 1930s by N.Y. Gov. Alfred E. Smith), from earlier sense of "idiot" (probably influenced by blarney), usually regarded as being from bologna sausage, a type traditionally made from odds and ends, named for the city in Italy.

• Alteration (influenced by baloney) of bullshit.

Sentences:

• "Don't give that baloney," he said, winking at Christopher.

• That's a load of baloney!

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