Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

baloney

noun
/bəˈloʊni/
Definition
Nonsense or foolishness; something that is not true.
Examples
  • “What she said was complete baloney!”
  • “Don’t listen to that baloney; he’s just trying to stir up trouble.”
  • “The claim that the earth is flat is pure baloney.”
Meaning
Baloney refers to statements or ideas that are considered ridiculous or unbelievable, often used to dismiss something as unworthy of consideration.
Synonyms
  • Nonsense
  • Bunk
  • Hogwash
  • Twaddle
  • Malarkey