baloney

[bəˈloʊni]

baloney Definition

• 1. nonsense
• 2. foolishness
• 3. silliness

Using baloney: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "baloney" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Don't believe a word he says, it's all baloney.

• Example

  The whole story sounds like a load of baloney to me.

• Example

  I'm not going to listen to any more of your baloney!

• Example

  Stop talking baloney and get to the point.

baloney Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for baloney

• nonsense
• rubbish
• hogwash
• drivel
• twaddle

Phrases with baloney

• full of baloney

  someone who is lying or exaggerating

  Example

  I think he's full of baloney when he says he's never been late to work.

• cut the baloney

  to stop talking nonsense and get to the point

  Example

  Can you cut the baloney and tell me what you really want?

• baloney pony

  a slang term for a penis

  Example

  I can't believe he actually said 'baloney pony' in front of his boss!

Origins of baloney

from the earlier word 'bologna', a type of sausage that was often used as a metaphor for something of little value or substance

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Summary: baloney in Brief

'Baloney' [bəˈloʊni] is a noun that refers to nonsense, foolishness, or silliness. It is often used to describe statements or stories that are untrue or exaggerated. Phrases like 'full of baloney' and 'cut the baloney' are commonly used to express disbelief or impatience with someone who is not being truthful or straightforward.