Synonyms of HUMBUG

noun

1. pretentious or silly talk or writing

   • BALONEY12
   • BOLONEY12
   • BILGEWATER16
   • BOSH9
   • DROOL6
   • TARADIDDLE13
   • TARRADIDDLE14
   • TOMMYROT15
   • TOSH7
   • TWADDLE12

2. communication (written or spoken) intended to deceive

   Also: snake oil.

3. something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage

   • FRAUD9
   • FRAUDULENCE17
   • DUPERY12
   • HOAX14

   Also: put-on.