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humbug

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verb

humbuggery

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noun (2)

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Recent Examples of humbug
Noun
Well then, the author cannot be blamed for what might be called the worldwide humbug over the robots. IEEE Spectrum, 16 Jan. 2024 Mean One features David Howard Thornton, known for playing Art the Clown in the Terrifier movies, as a familiar-looking green-skinned humbug in a Santa suit, living on a mountain high above the small town town of Newville. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 July 2023
Verb
In its verb form, to be humbugged is to be deceived or be the victim of a hoax. Elizabeth Wolfe and Douglas S. Wood, CNN, 21 Dec. 2019 See all Example Sentences for humbug 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humbug
Verb
  • The most pivotal moment of the first half was Reid’s interception in the end zone, a pre-snap coverage tactic that fooled Wilson and receiver George Pickens as the Chiefs presented a double-team look on Pickens.
    Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Automotive Monster 4x4 camper van is a go-anywhere work and camp machine October 14, 2024 Don't let its bright stripes fool you – the Iveco Daily Switch 4x4 was the meanest camper van at the year's largest RV Show.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Scammers are getting better at tricking email users, that much is as clear as the Apple logo and typography in Polderman’s video.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • But scammers are looking for their piece of the pie, tricking consumers into fraudulent purchases or gaining access to their funds.
    Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Mangione is also charged with using a forged instrument to deceive or injure another person.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The dogs and the customs agents at Dulles Airport were not deceived.
    Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2024

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“Humbug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humbug. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.

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