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Malarkey

usgb/məˈlɑːrki/Volume
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Colloquial Use

Used mainly in casual conversation rather than in writing or formal speech.

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When you start your story with 'malarkey,' we know not to take it too seriously.
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Emphasizing Falsehood

Emphasizes that something is clearly untrue or nonsensical without being offensive.

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He claims he can outrun a cheetah, but that's just malarkey.
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Humorous Effect

Often used to add a light-hearted or humorous tone to the conversation.

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Her story about meeting a celebrity was entertaining, but total malarkey.
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