Synonyms for

Bologna

Verb / bʌˈləʊni: / Another word for bologna — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bologna is a type of sausage that is usually made from pork and beef.

Synonyms & similar words

bologna bolognasausage salami pepperoni chorizo sausage frankfurter wiener bratwurst kielbasa andouille linguica kielbasy mettwurst mortadella pâté terrine galantine rillettes charcuterie delicatessen

Synonyms by register

Formal

misrepresentation deception fallacy fabrication

Informal

baloney hogwash bull crap hooey

Literary

fable fiction romance

Antonyms

truth fact reality veracity honesty authenticity

Common collocations

  • that's bologna
  • pure bologna
  • utter bologna
  • dismiss as bologna
  • call bologna
  • smell the bologna

Word family

noun bologna

Usage note

Often used informally to express disbelief or dismissal of something perceived as untrue or nonsensical. It is a colloquialism and should be avoided in formal writing.

Example sentences

  1. My mom made me a bologna sandwich for lunch.
  2. I like to fry bologna and put it on toast.
  3. The deli sells different types of bologna.
  4. I don't like the taste of bologna.
  5. Bologna is a popular sandwich meat.

Quotes

  • "I'm like bologna on white bread. I'm plain, I'm cheap, and I'm always there."
  • "Bologna is a silly name for a meat."
  • "Bologna is a great sandwich filler."

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