phony-baloney

adjective

ˈfō-nē-bə-ˈlō-nē How to pronounce phony-baloney (audio)
variants or phoney-baloney
Definition of phony-baloneynext
as in fake
not being or expressing what one appears to be or express if you believe the company's phony-baloney press releases, it's in business solely for the benefit of mankind

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phony-baloney
  1. fake
  2. counterfeit
  3. lip
  4. double
  5. hypocritical
  6. phony
Adjective
  • The Irish also converted a fake field goal against Georgia Tech, covertly swapping holders from Chris Salerno to Tyler Buchner.
    Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The stock surged earlier this year after regulators lifted a key penalty tied to its 2016 fake accounts scandal.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of fake
Adjective
  • In an industry where counterfeit goods are a constant concern, his expertise is paramount.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The black comedy sees Kim play the role of Kim Sung-joon, a man who loses his job during the 1997 financial crisis and ends up becoming a leader in the world of counterfeit goods.
    Sara Merican, Deadline, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of counterfeit
Adjective
  • While lip reading is commonly used as a way for those with hearing disabilities to understand speech and conversations, it’s also called upon for legal matters and police investigations.
    Emily Holgate, refinery29.com, 19 Jan. 2024
  • Also, lip skin is thinner, making blood vessels more apparent.
    Scott LaFee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2024
Definition of lip
Adjective
  • Get The Recipe 02 of 21 Fried Chicken Wings This dish uses the classic double dredge method that is so tried and true for many Southern cooks.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The double suites, with a sleeper sofa in the living room, are especially ideal for families whose children still nap or who have multiple kids so not everyone has to sit in darkness come a certain time of day.
    Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of double
Adjective
  • Being judgmental was also evaluated very negatively, as it was often perceived as being self-righteous or hypocritical.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
  • His son's post was not received well by all, with some viewing it as aggressive toward other nations and hypocritical when Republicans have been vocal against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of hypocritical
Adjective
  • Phishing efforts would fail because the passkey would not be transmitted if an attacker created a phony website or deceived a victim.
    Mark Vena, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • In 2003, Do pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting healthcare fraud with a scheme to submit phony claims to Medi-Cal.
    Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of phony
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phonying

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