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HUMBUGS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Humbugs.

Humbugs - as a noun

Pretentious or silly talk or writing

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baloney12bilgewater16boloney12bosh9drool6taradiddle13tarradiddle14tommyrot15tosh7twaddle12

Communication (written or spoken) intended to deceive

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
snake oil

Something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dupery12fraud9fraudulence17hoax14put-on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
chicane14chicanery19guile6shenanigan14trickery17wile7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Humbugs - as a verb

Trick or deceive

Example Sentences

"I can't believe he fell for their humbugs."
"She dismissed his complaints as mere humbugs."
"The politician's promises turned out to be nothing but humbugs."
"The salesman's claims were revealed as humbugs when the product failed to deliver."
"The company's advertisement was full of humbugs to lure customers."
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Word Game Points

Is HUMBUGS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, humbugs is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HUMBUGS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is HUMBUGS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, humbugs is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HUMBUGS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is HUMBUGS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, humbugs is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HUMBUGS has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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