hooey

/huː.i/

Definitions

1. noun

nonsense or foolish talk; something that is considered to be absurd or untrue

“The politician’s promise was just hooey, and nobody believed it.”

2. verb

to speak nonsense or foolishly

“He hooeyed on about the supposed benefits of the new policy.”

Synonyms

  • fanciful
  • nonsense
  • rubbish

Antonyms

  • fact
  • reality
  • verity