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humbug

noun

/ˈhʌmbʌɡ/

Meaning

Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense.

He dismissed the idea as humbug.

Bah! Humbug!

nonsense, fraud, deceit, sham

truth, honesty, sincerity

utter humbug, complete humbug, say humbug

A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.

Growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.

intense happiness; the ability to find appropriate expression for one's thoughts

An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.

The ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness.

the scientific study of diseases, their causes, processes, and effects on the body