“Baloney” or “Bologna”—Which to use?

“Baloney” or “Bologna”

Overview

baloney / bologna are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

baloney: (noun) pretentious or silly talk or writing.

bologna: (noun) the capital of Emilia-Romagna; located in northern Italy to the east of the Apennines. (noun) large smooth-textured smoked sausage of beef and veal and pork.

Pronunciation

baloney: b·ah·l·OW·n·iy

bologna: b·ah·l·OW·n·iy

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Examples in Context

Examples of “baloney”

Examples of “bologna”

…the communes of Modena and Bologna.
The Bologna Process which has been created…
…work of Teatro Comunale di Bologna.
Category:Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna faculty
…for the implementation of the Bologna Declaration.
…in the Metropolitan City of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
…well as the ties to Bologna.
Agucchi was born in Bologna on January 15, 1555, the…
…Milan – 17 December 1895, Bologna) was an Italian engraver.
…a cultural network based in Bologna.

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