humbugs

[US]/ˈhʌm.bʌɡz/
[UK]/ˈhʌm.bʌɡz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.deceptions or tricks; hypocrisy; fraud or swindler; mint candy

Phrases & Collocations

humbugs everywhere

humbugs and lies

expose the humbugs

humbugs in disguise

humbugs for sale

humbugs are rampant

humbugs and scams

humbugs exposed

humbugs abound

humbugs revealed

Example Sentences

don't fall for those humbugs during the holiday season.

he always tells humbugs to avoid taking responsibility.

they marketed their product with a lot of humbugs.

she dismissed his claims as mere humbugs.

people often use humbugs to distract from the truth.

his stories were filled with humbugs and exaggerations.

don't let those humbugs cloud your judgment.

she recognized the humbugs behind his charming words.

many humbugs are spread through social media.

his humbugs were meant to impress, not inform.

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