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humbug
noun(hum-bug)
something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
Synonyms: dupery, fraud, fraudulence, hoax, put-on,
humbug
noun(hum-bug)
pretentious or silly talk or writing
humbug
noun(hum-bug)
communication (written or spoken) intended to deceive
Synonyms: snake oil,
humbug
verb(hum-bug)
trick or deceive

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