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Humbug (Noun)

Meaning¹

Pretentious or silly talk or writing.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Usages

Examples

The self-help book's grandiose promises were just so much humbug to many critics.
After hearing his manager's insincere words, Sarah realized he was spewing a bunch of humbug to distract them from the project's delays.
Professor Taylor labeled most motivational speaking as a whole lotta humbug devoid of scientific proof.
Given their subpar knowledge on global finance, Jackson correctly characterized her mother-in-law's prattle about saving humanity with carbon trading schemes as simple-minded humbug.
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