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Malarkey Definition & Meaning

malarkey
noun
  1. empty rhetoric or insincere or exaggerated talk; "that's a lot of wind"; "don't give me any of that jazz"

"Malarkey" in song lyrics

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  • "Why even charge me of malarkey?"
    3 Melancholy Gypsies — Beautiful Mind

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Frequently asked questions

What does malarkey mean?
empty rhetoric or insincere or exaggerated talk; "that's a lot of wind"; "don't give me any of that jazz"
What part of speech is malarkey?
Malarkey is a noun.

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