noun
hokum
Hokum (noun) means (informal) Something foolish or untrue that is made to look serious and genuine.
noun
1
(informal) Something foolish or untrue that is made to look serious and genuine.
2
(informal) Overly sentimental, clichéd or forced content found in a film, TV show or stage play.
3
(informal) A film, TV show or stage play that is full of clichéd, sentimental or forced content.
4
A style of blues music that often uses sexual jokes or satire.
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Etymology
Of uncertain origin; first recorded as US theatre slang, it may be a blend of hocus-pocus and bunkum.
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What is the meaning of hokum?
"hokum" (noun) means (informal) Something foolish or untrue that is made to look serious and genuine.
What is another word for hokum?
Other words for "hokum" include nonsensicality, nonsense, bunk, meaninglessness.
What are the different meanings of hokum?
"hokum" has 3 main meanings: 1. (informal) Something foolish or untrue that is made to look serious and genuine; 2. (informal) Overly sentimental, clichéd or forced content found in a film, TV show or stage play; 3. (informal) A film, TV show or stage play that is full of clichéd, sentimental or forced content.
