Definitions

1. noun

a person or thing that is deceitful or hypocritical; a fake or deceitful statement.

“The company’s claim to be a non-profit organization was a humbug, as they were secretly making millions of dollars.”

2. verb

to deceive or cheat someone by making false or misleading statements.

“He humbugged the investors into investing in his fake business venture.”

3. interjection

an expression of scorn or ridicule, especially for something that is considered fake or deceitful.

“Bah, humbug! to all these fake Christmas decorations.”

4. adjective

deceitful or hypocritical.

“The humbug politician was eventually exposed for his corrupt activities.”