Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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humbug | Yes | No | Yes | No |
put-on | Yes | No | No | No |
humbug (noun) | put-on (noun) |
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something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage | something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage |
pretentious or silly talk or writing | a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement |
communication (written or spoken) intended to deceive | a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way |
humbug (verb) | put-on (verb) |
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trick or deceive |