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Use the word malarkey in a sentence?
During election time, the debates usually consisted of political malarkey and promises they couldn't keep
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What does cut the malarkey mean?
Also known as 'cut the bullsh*t'. Simply means get to the point. Used most often when one is rambling to indicate they need to get to the crux of what they are trying to say. …Also can be used when one is lying to indicate you know they are lying and they need not bother attempting to lie. (MORE)
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What is the origin of malarkey?
The Origin of "malarkey" is unknown, but its use was first reported in 1929. I just read recently that it was Gallic. My dad use to say it all the time.
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Where does the phrase lot of malarkey come from?
Meallacach (pron. m'alekok), Gaelige language, adj., alluring, charming, beguiling, deceitful. Emerged into English language from Irish immigration to the East coast of the US…. See 'How the Irish Invented Slang' by Daniel Cassidy for further details. (MORE)
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Is malarkey a Irish word?
It is an American-English word, with unknown origins. It's actually an Irish surname: it has a variety of spellings. Mullarkey, Mullarky, Malarkey etc.