humbug

Example Sentences

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As usual, they’re backing their promise with lies and other humbug.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2024

If holiday clutter has you more bah humbug than merry, these tips from professional organizers around Seattle might make your life easier before and after the holidays, and well into the new year.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2023

She added: "She was 43 years without my father, 30 years without a cigarette and 20 years without a drink but never without a humbug."

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2023

In her more measured than humbug review, Bahr said “Spirited” “comes up short as a musical,” but “is still pretty enjoyable.”

From Washington Times • Nov. 11, 2022

Much of her lore was mere rubbish and humbug, nor did she know the true spells from the false.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin