HUMBUG


Meaning of HUMBUG in English

■ noun

1》 deceptive or false talk or behaviour.

↘a hypocrite.

2》 Brit. a boiled peppermint sweet.

■ verb ( ~s , ~ging , ~ged ) deceive; trick.

Derivatives

~gery noun

Origin

C18: of unknown origin.

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