malarkey

or ma·lar·ky

[ muh-lahr-kee ]

noun

, Informal.

1. speech or writing designed to obscure, mislead, or impress; bunkum:

   The claims were just a lot of malarkey.

malarkey

/ məˈlɑːkɪ /

noun

1. slang.
   nonsense; rubbish

Word History and Origins

Origin of malarkey¹

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of malarkey¹

C20: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

The first presidential debate featured former President Trump calling immigrants criminals and President Biden calling these statements lies and ‘malarkey.’

From Los Angeles Times

The message played an AI-generated voice similar to Biden’s that used his phrase “What a bunch of malarkey” and falsely suggested that voting in the primary would preclude voters from casting a ballot in November.

From Seattle Times

The messages played a voice similar to Biden’s that used his phrase “What a bunch of malarkey,” and falsely suggested that voting in the primary would preclude voters from casting a ballot in November.

From Seattle Times

It used a voice similar to Biden’s, employed his often-used phrase, “What a bunch of malarkey” and falsely suggested that voting in the primary would preclude voters from casting a ballot in November’s general election.

From Seattle Times

“Republicans have been trying to push nonpartisan and Democratic voters to participate in their primary. What a bunch of malarkey,” a digitally altered voice said.

From Salon