Meaning of the German Word "Humbug"

Humbug

humbug

Language or behavior that is false and meant to deceive people.

Example Sentence

Er wies das Versprechen als bloßen politischen Humbug zurück.

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Definition: Language or behavior that is false and meant to deceive people.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "Humbug"?

C1

What grammatical category does "Humbug" have?

Noun

Which vocabulary topic does "Humbug" belong to?

Abstract