Humbug is a fun little word to describe tricking or deceiving. With murky origins and a history dating back to the 18th century, this mysterious little word has been able to humbug people for years!
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humbug
[ huhm-buhg ] Show IPA
verb
to delude, deceive, or fool
Humbug: Word of the Day
More about humbug
First recorded in 1730–40.
Of obscure origin; possibly from an obsolete use of hum, meaning “hoax.”
The word was criticized as a meaningless fad during its early usage.
EXAMPLES OF HUMBUG
The email claimed I won a prize, but I knew they were trying to humbug me.
The startup humbugged customers with flashy marketing and no real product.
Humbug
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