Baloney

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Foolish, exaggerated, or pretentious talk or writing that lacks substance or truth.

“The journalist dismissed the politician's speech as pure baloney from start to finish.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/bəˈləʊni/

Syllables

ba·lo·ney

Related Words

Synonyms

boloneybilgewaterbosh drool humbugtaradiddletarradiddletommyrot

Antonyms

sense truth fact

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains three vowels in a row with ALON, the Y ending is worth noting

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Scrabble

Y worth 4 points, moderate overall value, a common word that is easy to play

Words Related to Baloney

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boloney

Words you can make from Baloney

Shorter words formed from the letters in “baloney”.

albyn alone anole balon beano beany belay boney boyla eably ebony enlay laney layne leany leban nable nobel noble nobly obley olena onlay abel

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