humbug
- IPA[ˈhəmˌbəɡ]
美式
- deceptive or false talk or behavior；a hypocrite
- deceive; trick；act like a fraud or sham
noun: humbug, plural noun: humbugs
- 釋義
- 相關詞
名詞
- 1. deceptive or false talk or behavior his comments are sheer humbug 同義詞
- ▪ a hypocrite you see what a humbug I am 同義詞
- 2. British a hard candy, especially one flavored with peppermint.
動詞
- 1. deceive; trick to humbug his humble neighbors was not difficult
- ▪ act like a fraud or sham she was always ready to help him, provided he didn't humbug
- used to express grumpy dislike of something generally regarded as enjoyable, in particular Christmas
Oxford Dictionary
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- IPA[ˈhʌmbʌɡ]
英式
- deceptive or false talk or behaviour: his comments are sheer humbug
- deceive; trick: poor Dave is easily humbugged
Oxford Dictionary
