Definition of humbug

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of humbug is as below...

Humbug (n.) A spirit of deception; cajolery; trickishness.

Lern More About Humbug

Claptrap :: Claptrap (n.) A trick or device to gain applause; humbug.
Bamboozle :: Bamboozle (v. t.) To deceive by trickery; to cajole by confusing the senses; to hoax; to mystify; to humbug.
Humbug :: Humbug (n.) A spirit of deception; cajolery; trickishness.
Humbugging :: Humbugging (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Humbu.
Humbugger :: Humbugger (n.) One who humbugs.
Humbuggery :: Humbuggery (n.) The practice of imposition.
Fudge :: Fudge (n.) A made-up story; stuff; nonsense; humbug; -- often an exclamation of contempt.
Bosh :: Bosh (n.) Empty talk; contemptible nonsense; trash; humbug.
Gammon :: Gammon (n.) An imposition or hoax; humbug.
Sham :: Sham (n.) That which deceives expectation; any trick, fraud, or device that deludes and disappoint; a make-believe; delusion; imposture, humbug..
Hum :: Hum (v. t.) To flatter by approving; to cajole; to impose on; to humbug.
Humbug :: Humbug (n.) One who deceives or misleads; a deceitful or trickish fellow; an impostor.
Blague :: Blague (n.) Mendacious boasting; falsehood; humbug.
Humbug :: Humbug (n.) An imposition under fair pretenses; something contrived in order to deceive and mislead; a trick by cajolery; a hoax.
Humbug :: Humbug (v. t.) To deceive; to impose; to cajole; to hoax.
Humbugged :: Humbugged (imp. & p. p.) of Humbu.
Regular :: Regular (a.) Thorough; complete; unmitigated; as, a regular humbug..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us