Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Tell it to sweeney

phrase, slang

Definitions

Phrase
  1. 1
    I do not believe what you said. colloquial, dated, idiomatic

Etymology

"Tell it to Sweeney! (The Stuyvesants will understand.)” was an advertisement for the New York (NY) Daily News, first appearing in August 1922. The Daily News positioned itself as the newspaper of the average working man—such as the Irish “Sweeney.” The name “Stuyvesant” was used to represent blue bloods. Thus, if you advertise in the Daily News and reach the Sweeneys of New York City, the Stuyvesants will also get the message.

See also for "tell it to sweeney"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Want a quick game? Try Word Finder.