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Word: Humbug
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 18th century (in the senses ‘hoax, trick’ and ‘deceiver’): of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈhʌmbʌɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
deceptive or false talk or behaviour
Short Definition:deceptive talk or behaviour
Examples:- his comments are sheer humbug
Definition:
a boiled sweet, especially one flavoured with peppermint.
Short Definition:boiled sweet
Word: Humbug
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈhʌmbʌɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
deceive; trick
Short Definition:deceive
Examples:- poor Dave is easily humbugged
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