Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
humbuggery
noun
/ˈhʌmˌbʌɡəri/
Definition
The act of deception or trickery, especially for the purpose of misleading or cheating others.
Examples
- His constant humbuggery made it hard for anyone to trust him.
- The politician’s humbuggery was eventually exposed during the investigation.
- She was tired of the humbuggery in the industry and decided to leave her job.
Meaning
Humbuggery refers to a behavior or action that involves deceit or nonsense, often used to describe situations where someone is trying to fool others for personal gain.
Synonyms
- deception
- fraud
- charlatanry
- imposture
