noun
hooey
HOO-ee
Hooey (noun) means Nonsense; foolish or dishonest talk. Example: “Don't listen to that hooey about a miracle cure.”
noun
1
Nonsense; foolish or dishonest talk.
"Don't listen to that hooey about a miracle cure."
How to use hooey
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- hooeys
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Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly linked to "phooey" or used as a softened stand-in for a cruder word.
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Rhymes for hooey
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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.
