Humbug
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What Does Humbug Mean?
- 胡言乱语
- 欺骗
- 虚假
Humbug Pronunciation
/ˈhʌm.bʌɡ/
Humbug Definition
noun
Definition
a deceptive or false talk or behavior intended to mislead someone
In ZH
一种意图误导他人的欺骗性或虚假的言谈或行为
How to Use Humbug in a Sentence
- He called the whole idea of a holiday celebration a humbug.
- The politician's promises turned out to be nothing but humbug.
- She dismissed his complaints as humbug.
- The holiday spirit should not be reduced to mere humbug.
- Don't listen to his humbug about how hard he is working.
Cultural Notes
The term 'humbug' is famously used in Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' by Ebenezer Scrooge, who refers to Christmas as humbug.
verb
Definition
to deceive or trick someone
In ZH
欺骗或愚弄某人
How to Use Humbug in a Sentence
- He was humbugged by a clever con artist.
- Don't humbug me with those ridiculous excuses.
- She felt humbugged after realizing she had been misled.
- They were humbugging the new employee into thinking he would get a promotion.
- Trying to humbug the customers is not a good strategy.