humbug

Meanings

• noun

  Something that is meaningless or deceptive, often used to deceive or trick.

  - "The salesman's promises were all humbug."
  - "The election results were a humbug."
  - "The magician's tricks were all humbug."

• noun

  A person who uses deception or hollow talk.

  - "The politician was a humbug."
  - "The con artist was a master humbug."
  - "The salesman was a humbug who promised the moon."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with humbug
bumbug , plumbug , jumbug

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Variants

List of all variants of humbug that leads to same result
humbug , humbuggeries , humbuggery , humbugs , humbugged , humbugging

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'a sham or deception' in the late 16th century, possibly from the Yiddish word chumpe, meaning 'deception' or 'swindle'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'humbug' was popularized in the English language by Charles Dickens in his novel A Christmas Carol.

2. The term 'humbug' has been used in various forms of art, including music and film, to describe deception and insincerity.

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Related Concepts

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1. deception: The act of deceiving or misrepresenting the truth.

2. insincerity: The quality of being insincere; false or disingenuous in expression or sentiment.

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Culture

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In literature, 'humbug' has been used to describe deception, falsehood, and insincerity. In Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer Scrooge is described as a 'humbug' for his miserly and uncaring nature.

How to Memorize "humbug"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat. This is a visual representation of a 'humbug'.
   - Visualize a salesman making promises that seem too good to be true. This is also a 'humbug'.
   - Think of a politician who speaks in vague and empty terms. This is a 'humbug' as well.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'humbug' with 'deception' or 'insincerity'.
   - Think of the word 'humbug' whenever you encounter false promises or hollow words.
   - Remember that 'humbug' is often used to describe someone who is not to be trusted.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym H.U.M.B.U.G. to remember the meaning: H - Hollow, U - Untrustworthy, M - Meaningless, B - Bogus, U - Unreliable, G - Gimmick

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