Definitions

1. noun

nonsensical or insincere talk or writing; nonsense

“The salesman’s hokum about the product’s features quickly lost the customer’s trust.”

2. noun

something that is not genuine or authentic

“The art critic was skeptical of the hokum surrounding the artist’s latest exhibition.”

3. verb

to deceive or trick someone with false or insincere talk

“The politician was accused of hokumming the public with empty promises.”