1. humbug

noun. ['ˈhʌmˌbəg'] pretentious or silly talk or writing.

Rhymes with Humbug

• firebug
• jitterbug
• ladybug

2. humbug

noun. ['ˈhʌmˌbəg'] communication (written or spoken) intended to deceive.

3. humbug

noun. ['ˈhʌmˌbəg'] something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage.

4. humbug

verb. ['ˈhʌmˌbəg'] trick or deceive.

Sentences with humbug

1. Noun, singular or mass
This act is known as a “humbug," which means that the flea "performers" are imaginary.