Associations to the word «Humbug»
Wiktionary
HUMBUG, noun. (dated) A hoax, prank or jest
HUMBUG, noun. (dated) A fraud or sham
HUMBUG, noun. (dated) A fraudster or cheat
HUMBUG, noun. (British) A type of chewy sweet (candy)
HUMBUG, interjection. Nonsense!
HUMBUG, verb. To play a trick on.
HUMBUG, verb. To cheat, swindle.
Dictionary definition
HUMBUG, noun. Pretentious or silly talk or writing.
HUMBUG, noun. Communication (written or spoken) intended to deceive.
HUMBUG, noun. Something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage.
HUMBUG, verb. Trick or deceive.
Wise words
One merit of poetry few persons will deny: it says more and
in fewer words than prose.