n.
Pronunciation: ' h ə m- ˌ b ə g
Function: noun
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: 1751
1 a : something designed to deceive and mislead b : a willfully false, deceptive, or insincere person
2 : an attitude or spirit of pretense and deception
3 : NONSENSE , DRIVEL
4 British : a hard usually mint-flavored candy
synonyms see IMPOSTURE
– hum · bug · gery \ - ˌ b ə -g( ə -)r ē \ noun