Definition of 'humbug'

Noun

1. pretentious or silly talk or writing
      Synonyms: baloney boloney bilgewater bosh drool taradiddle tarradiddle tommyrot tosh twaddle
2. communication (written or spoken) intended to deceive
      Synonyms: snake oil
3. something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
      Synonyms: fraud fraudulence dupery hoax put-on

Verb

1. trick or deceive

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