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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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   What does Humbug mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! HUMBUG definition: 1. dishonest talk, writing, or behaviour that is intended to deceive people: 2. a hard sweet…. Learn more.

   HUMBUG | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   What is the difference between Sham and Humbug?

   • sham applies to fraudulent imitation of a real thing or action. fake implies an imitation of or substitution for the genuine but does not necessarily imply dishonesty. humbug suggests elaborate pretense usually so flagrant as to be transparent. counterfeit applies especially to the close imitation of something valuable.

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   What does Bah Humbug mean?

   • said in a critical way to someone who is complaining about something that should be enjoyable, especially Christmas. The expression was used by the character Ebenezer Scrooge in the story "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens: It's easy to say " bah humbug" over the early appearance of Christmas decorations in the shops.

   HUMBUG | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   What does a humbug do?

   • The Humbug is the incarnation of the misunderstood Ethereal element of Poison. When it buzzes its wings fast enough, it can open up and glide on supersonic dimensional highways from universe to universe. Humbugs naturally enjoy warm weather, and are drawn to humid places where the hum produced by their wings has the finest tone.

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

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

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

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   The meaning of HUMBUG is something designed to deceive and mislead. How to use humbug in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Humbug.

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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. When someone is talking a lot but saying nothing, they're talking humbug.

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   Humbug can mean dishonest or insincere language or behaviour, a person who is not what they claim, or a hard mint candy. Learn more about its synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples.

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   noun. something intended to delude or deceive. Synonyms: imposition. the quality of falseness or deception. Synonyms: sham, pretense. a person who is not what they claim or pretend to be; impostor. Synonyms: swindler, deceiver, confidence man, quack, charlatan, pretender. something devoid of sense or meaning; nonsense: a humbug of technical jargon.

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   Humbug is a noun, verb, or interjection that means something intended to deceive, a person who is not what they claim, or nonsense. Learn the origin, synonyms, and translations of humbug from various sources.