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humbug

noun verb

Something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
H
Ends with
G
Contains
UM
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈhəmˌbəɡ

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Definitions

noun

  1. Something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage

noun

  1. Communication (written or spoken) intended to deceive

noun

  1. Pretentious or silly talk or writing

verb

  1. Trick or deceive

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Synonyms

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