Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hokum
noun
/ˈhəʊkəm/
Definition
Sensational or exaggerated ideas that are intended to deceive or mislead.
Examples
- The movie was filled with so much hokum that it was hard to take the plot seriously.
- His speech was just a bunch of hokum meant to distract us from the real issues.
Meaning
Hokum refers to nonsense or foolishness, often found in movies or performances that aim to manipulate emotions without genuine substance.
Synonyms
- nonsense
- gibberish
- balderdash
- twaddle
