noun

hooey

HOO-ee

Hooey (noun) means Nonsense; foolish or dishonest talk. Example: “Don't listen to that hooey about a miracle cure.”

noun

Nonsense; foolish or dishonest talk.

"Don't listen to that hooey about a miracle cure."

How to use hooey

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old-fashioned, casual way to call something nonsense.

When to use it

Informal and a bit dated — mainly heard in older films or playful speech.

hooeys plural

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Don't listen to that _____ about a miracle cure.

Origin uncertain, possibly linked to "phooey" or used as a softened stand-in for a cruder word.

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What does “hooey” mean?

The word “hooey” means nonsense; foolish or dishonest talk. In plain terms, an old-fashioned, casual way to call something nonsense.

How do you pronounce “hooey”?

“Hooey” is pronounced HOO-ee (/ˈhuː.i/ in IPA).

How do you use “hooey” in a sentence?

Here is “hooey” used in a sentence: “Don't listen to that hooey about a miracle cure.”

What part of speech is “hooey”?

“Hooey” is a noun.

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