What is "humbug" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "humbug": pretentious or silly talk or writing

Noun

Hyphenation: hum‧bug

Meaning of "humbug": trick or deceive

Verb

Hyphenation: hum‧bug

Meaning of "humbug": communication (written or spoken) intended to deceive

Noun

Hyphenation: hum‧bug

Meaning of "humbug": something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage

Noun

Hyphenation: hum‧bug

Synonyms:

hogwash, silliness, babble, bunk, bull, hooey, drivel, poppycock, rubbish, baloney, balderdash, gibberish, trash, pretense, empty talk, hot air, BS, prank, fraud, scam, sting, flimflam, gyp, deceit, put-on, spoof, con, hustle, swindle, con game, snow job, fast one,

Antonyms:

sense, truth, possessions, honesty, truthfulness,