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malarkey
or ma·lar·ky
[ muh-lahr-kee ]
/ məˈlɑr ki /
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noun Informal.
speech or writing designed to obscure, mislead, or impress; bunkum: The claims were just a lot of malarkey.
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Origin of malarkey
An Americanism dating back to 1925–30; origin uncertain
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How to use malarkey in a sentence
However, my all-time favorite piece of medical malarkey is from a movie.
Scandal’s Finale Featured One of the Most Preposterous TV Deaths Ever|Russell Saunders|April 19, 2014|DAILY BEASTHell, the man singlehandedly brought the word “malarkey” out of exile.
Joe Biden’s Shotgun Approach to Politics Good for Obama Administration|John Avlon|February 21, 2013|DAILY BEASTI've been through one renovation too many know that this two-year time frame for completion is pie-in-the-sky malarkey.
President Obama Eyes New Oval Office While the White House Undergoes Renovations|Lauren Ashburn|February 3, 2013|DAILY BEASTBiden called him “incredible” and he was—and called him on his “malarkey” without sounding shrill or over the top.
Robert Shrum on the Vice Presidential Debate: Biden’s Win Was a Big F@$&ing Deal|Robert Shrum|October 12, 2012|DAILY BEAST
British Dictionary definitions for malarkey
malarkey
malarky
/ (məˈlɑːkɪ) /
noun
slang nonsense; rubbish
Word Origin for malarkey
C20: of unknown origin
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