Definition

Noun: 1. Pretentious or silly talk or writing; nonsense: Used to express that something said or written is foolish, insincere, or untrue.

Usage

The word "baloney" is an informal, often slightly humorous term used to dismiss an idea, statement, or argument as ridiculous or false. It is commonly used in spoken English.

Examples

• He said he was late because of a traffic jam, but that's a bunch of baloney.
• The politician's promises were just baloney.
• Don't listen to him; he's talking baloney.

Advanced Usage

• "That's (a load of) baloney!": A common exclamation to strongly reject something as nonsense.
  • "A load of baloney" is a frequent intensifying phrase.
• Used to describe not just speech, but also concepts, theories, or excuses perceived as worthless.
  • The whole theory is complete baloney.

Variants and Related Words

• Boloney: An alternate spelling of the same word.
• Malarkey (noun): Another informal synonym for nonsense or foolish talk.

Synonyms

• Nonsense
• Rubbish (chiefly British)
• Hogwash
• Poppycock
• Gibberish

Idioms and Phrases

• A load of baloney: A significant amount of nonsense.
  • His excuse was a total load of baloney.
• No baloney / No-bull (very informal): Used to describe something straightforward, honest, or without pretension.
  • She gives no-baloney advice. (This usage is less common but exists, implying the opposite of the main definition.)

Noun

1. pretentious or silly talk or writing