English to Afrikaans Meaning of humbug - larie

Humbug :
larie

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Definitions of humbug in English
Noun(1) pretentious or silly talk or writing(2) communication (written or spoken(3) something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
Verb(1) trick or deceive
Examples of humbug in English
(1) I can see in their teachings nothing but humbug , untainted by any trace of truth.(2) It would be humbug to pretend that authors at literary festivals have their minds on higher things than selling books.(3) you see what a humbug I am(4) his comments are sheer humbug(5) He shows no signs of worry that the company he keeps may mark him as a stonking humbug .(6) Some environmentalists agree, but many of us think it's dangerous humbug .(7) to humbug his humble neighbors was not difficult(8) He said: ÔÇÿIt's definitely a case of humbug on the council's part.ÔÇÖ(9) Is he a journalist for whom the principles of his profession override everything else, or is he a complete humbug who has lied to protect a source of information for a story which led to him winning an award for journalism?(10) she was always ready to help him, provided he didn't humbug(11) This obesity debate is full of humbug and denial.(12) Bad information and bad guesses occasionally humbugged both, which they overcame by determination and the fighting qualities of their forces.(13) All scientists have a bit of humbuggery about them don't you think.(14) It takes a vicious swipe at the humbuggery that has taken over modern politics, and the continuing double-standards applying to men and women in public office.(15) Aniseed balls originated as digestifs; humbugs developed from medieval cold cures; liquorice was thought good for coughs.(16) From most of the preachers and all the humbugs they expect nothing else.
Related Phrases of humbug
(1) humbug ::
larie
Synonyms
Noun
1. snake oil ::
slang olie
2. fraud ::
bedrog
3. tosh ::
Tosh
Different Forms
humbug, humbugs
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