malarkey
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of malarkey
An Americanism dating back to 1925–30; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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The group is not unlike an internal team formed in the 2020 campaign — known as the “Malarkey Factory,” playing off Biden’s oft-used phrase, “What a bunch of malarkey.”
From Seattle Times
A recording of the call reviewed by The Associated Press generates a voice similar to Biden’s and employs his often-used phrase, “What a bunch of malarkey.”
From Seattle Times
“What a bunch of malarkey,” the phony message begins, citing an oft-used phrase by Biden.
From Salon
“No more malarkey,” said the voice purporting to be Mr. Biden.
From New York Times
President Biden called the allegations "a load of malarkey."
From BBC
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