"globaloney" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌɡləʊbəˈləʊni/ [UK], /ˈˌɡloʊbəˈloʊni/ [US]
Etymology: Blend of global + baloney. Coined in 1943 by Clare Boothe Luce to disparage Vice President Henry A. Wallace's recommendation that airlines of the world be given free access to US airports. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|global|baloney}} Blend of global + baloney Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} globaloney (uncountable)
  1. (chiefly US) Absurd or nonsensical ideas or talk on global issues. Wikipedia link: Clare Boothe Luce, Henry A. Wallace Tags: US, uncountable
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