English Explanatory Dictionary

Phoney War

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. During World War II, the period of limited military activity from the outbreak of hostilities on September 3rd, 1939 until Germany's attack on the Low Countries on May 10th, 1940.
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  1. Alternative letter-case form of Phoney War.

Word forms

Phoney War the Phoney War Phony War

Etymology

Attributed to US senator William Borah.

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