Malarky

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Foolish, insincere, or exaggerated talk, typically used to dismiss something as nonsense.

“He dismissed the politician's grand promises as utter malarky designed purely to win votes.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ma·lar·ky

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Synonyms

windmalarkeyjazznothingness

Antonyms

truth substance

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

The Y ending and vowels AL make this tricky, the K is a moderately uncommon letter worth guessing early

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Scrabble

Worth 16 points, the K scores 5 points and the Y adds 4, making MALARKY surprisingly high in value

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Words you can make from Malarky

Shorter words formed from the letters in “malarky”.

alarm alary kalam karma kraal krama larky makar malar malay maral maray marka marla marly mylar ramal yarak akal akra alar alay alky alma

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