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   humbug

   /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/

   noun

   • 1. deceptive or false talk or behaviour: "his comments are sheer humbug" Similar hypocrisyhypocritical talk/behavioursanctimoniousnessposturingcantempty talkinsinceritydishonestyfalsenessfalsityshamdeceitdeceptiondeceptivenessimposturepretencefraudtrickerycheatinginformal:phoneynessconkidologycodologyrare:Tartufferie
   • ▪ a hypocrite: "you see what a humbug I am" Similar hypocritehypocritical personplaster saintwhited sepulchrecharlatanimpostorfraudcheatdeceiverdissemblerfakeshaminformal:con mancon artistphoneyrare:Tartuffe
   • 2. a boiled sweet, especially one flavoured with peppermint. British

   verb

   • 1. deceive; trick: "poor Dave is easily humbugged"
   • ▪ act like a fraud: "she was always ready to help him, provided he didn't humbug"

   Word Origin mid 18th century (in the senses ‘hoax, trick’ and ‘deceiver’): of unknown origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. humbuggery noun

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHUMBUG | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Humbug can mean dishonest talk, writing, or behaviour, a hard sweet with mint and stripes, or a hypocritical person. Learn how to use humbug in sentences and find related words and phrases.

   • English (US)

     HUMBUG meaning: 1. dishonest talk, writing, or behaviour...

   • Znaczenie Humbug, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     HUMBUG definicja: 1. dishonest talk, writing, or behaviour...

   • Humbug in Traditional Chinese

     HUMBUG translate: 不誠實, 謊話，騙局，花招, 糖果, （通常帶雙色條紋的）薄荷味硬糖. Learn...

   • Bah Humbug Idiom

     BAH HUMBUG definition: 1. an expression used when someone...

   • Humdrum

     HUMDRUM definition: 1. having no excitement, interest, or...

   • Hypocrite

     HYPOCRITE definition: 1. someone who says they have...

   • Humdinger

     HUMDINGER definition: 1. something or someone that is...

   • Cambridge English Dictionary에서의 의미

     HUMBUG 의미, 정의, HUMBUG의 정의: 1. dishonest talk, writing, or...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › humbugHumbug Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Humbug is a noun or verb that means something designed to deceive and mislead, a willfully false or insincere person, or nonsense. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, history, and related words.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHUMBUG | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Humbug can mean dishonest talk, writing, or behavior, a hard candy, or a hypocrite. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and find related words and phrases.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › humbugHUMBUG Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Humbug definition: something intended to delude or deceive.. See examples of HUMBUG used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHUMBUG definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Humbug can mean a person or thing that tricks or deceives, nonsense or rubbish, or a hard mint candy. Learn more about its synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and examples of usage.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › humbugHumbug - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Humbug is like snake oil: it's deceptive, tricky, and meant to put one over on you. There's a slightly different type of humbug that refers to nonsense: speech or writing that's silly, pretentious, or just empty.

8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › humbughumbug - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jun 14, 2024 · Humbug is a word with various meanings, such as a hoax, a fraud, or a type of candy. Learn its origin, pronunciation, usage, and translations in different languages.