hokum
4 synonyms for hokum, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — (informal) Something foolish or untrue that is made to look serious and genuine.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
nonsensicality
meaninglessness
Etymology
Of uncertain origin; first recorded as US theatre slang, it may be a blend of hocus-pocus and bunkum.
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