Definition of 'baloney'
uncountable noun
If you say that an idea or statement is baloney, you disapprove of it and think it is foolish or wrong.
[mainly US, informal, disapproval] That's a load of baloney.
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Word origin of 'baloney'
US
interjection
3. Slang
nonsense
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Word origin of 'baloney'
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Don't give me a bunch of baloney about me being indispensable! CORMORANT (2004)I know: a month ago I'd have said this was baloney, but you heard Julian. THE GREENSTONE GRAIL: THE SANGREAL TRILOGY ONE (2004)`Full of baloney ," Alfred had grumbled later when they were on their way home. SLEEP WHILE I SING (2004)
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