Humbugging

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  • v. Present participle of humbug.
  • Word Usage
    "He had thought at first that the prince was "humbugging" him; but on looking at his face he saw that he was absolutely serious, and had no thought of any deception."
    Verb Form
    humbugged    humbugging    humbugs   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    hokum    nonsense    nonsensicality    meaninglessness    bunk   
    Variant
    humbugged    humbugging   
    Form
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    hoax    cajolery    trickishness    impostor    deceive   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    imposture    hypocrite    hypocrisy    impostor    deceit