HUMBUG


Meaning of HUMBUG in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ hʌmbʌg ]

If you describe someone’s language or behaviour as humbug , you mean that it is dishonest or insincere.

There was all the usual humbug and obligatory compliments from ministers...

N-UNCOUNT [ disapproval ]

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