humbug


Definition: Meaning of, humbug in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈhʌmbʌɡ /

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humbug humbugs
  1. [uncountable] insincere or dishonest words or behaviour
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  2. [countable] British English a hard sweet made from boiled sugar, usually with a PEPPERMINT taste
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  3. [countable] old-fashioned someone who behaves in a dishonest or insincere way, for example by pretending to be someone they are not [=  imposter]
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