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“Baloney” or “Bologna”

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.

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Definitions

What each term means

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baloney b·ah·l·OW·n·iy

  • nounpretentious or silly talk or writing.

bologna b·ah·l·OW·n·iy

  • nounthe capital of Emilia-Romagna; located in northern Italy to the east of the Apennines.
  • nounlarge smooth-textured smoked sausage of beef and veal and pork.
Usage

Examples in context

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“baloney”

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“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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