humbug

Example Sentences

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"Raising money and going for valuation every few days is all humbug."

From BBC • Mar. 10, 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

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

But Scrooge didn't originate the term humbug — and he meant something more specific than "I hate Christmas!" when he uttered it.

From Salon • Dec. 25, 2021

From their ranks at Corinthian Hall, Wednesday night’s audience selected a five-man committee to test Maggie and Leah and decide whether the rappings were a humbug.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock