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