🎭humbug

noun
/ˈhʌmbʌɡ/

Meaning

Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense.

Example Sentences

He dismissed the idea as humbug.

Example Expressions

Bah! Humbug!

Synonyms

nonsense, fraud, deceit, sham

Antonyms

truth, honesty, sincerity

Collocations

utter humbug, complete humbug, say humbug

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