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Humbug — meaning in English

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English meaning

humbug noun Nonsense, deception, or something meant to trick or mislead people.
malarkey noun Nonsense; empty or foolish talk.

Senses

Humbug is used for these senses in English:

humbug (uncountable, slang) Nonsense.
malarkey (originally, US, informal) Nonsense; rubbish. [from 1920s]

humbug — full definition

noun Nonsense, deception, or something meant to trick or mislead people.
noun A hard, striped mint candy, especially popular in Britain.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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