Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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humbug | Yes | No | Yes | No |
slang | Yes | No | Yes | No |
humbug (noun) | slang (noun) |
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something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage | a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) |
pretentious or silly talk or writing | informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar |
communication (written or spoken) intended to deceive |
humbug (verb) | slang (verb) |
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trick or deceive | abuse with coarse language |
fool or hoax | |
use slang or vulgar language |