HUMBUG
(noun, verb, interj.)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Humbug.
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Humbug - as a noun
Pretentious or silly talk or writing
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baloney12bilgewater16boloney12bosh9drool6taradiddle13tarradiddle14tommyrot15tosh7twaddle12Something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dupery12fraud9fraudulence17hoax14put-onHypernyms (Closely Related)
chicane14chicanery19guile6shenanigan14trickery17wile7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Humbug - as a verb
Trick or deceive
Humbug - as an interjection
Balderdash!, nonsense!, rubbish!
Example Sentences
"He called the politician's promises a humbug."
"The salesman's claims were nothing but humbug."
"Don't listen to his humbug; he is just trying to trick you."
"The article exposed the humbug of the health supplement industry."
"The movie was a total humbug; the story made no sense."
Word Game Points
Is HUMBUG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, humbug is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HUMBUG has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is HUMBUG a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, humbug is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHUMBUG has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is HUMBUG a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, humbug is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHUMBUG has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
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