Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hooey

Noun
/ˈhuːi/
Definition
Nonsense; foolishness.
Examples
  • “I can’t believe you fell for that hooey!”
  • “The idea that aliens built the pyramids is pure hooey.”
  • “Don’t listen to that hooey; it doesn’t make any sense.”
Meaning
Hooey is often used to describe ideas, statements, or events that are considered absurd, silly, or worthless.
Synonyms
  • Nonsense
  • Balderdash
  • Hogwash
  • Drivel
  • Bunk