humbug
Dishonest talk, or a type of sweet.
Meanings of «humbug»
1 · noun
dishonest talk or claims meant to deceive people
His excuse was pure humbug and nobody believed it.
2 · noun
a person who pretends to be something they are not
Everyone soon realized their new boss was a total humbug.
3 · noun
a hard candy with a peppermint flavor
She bought a small bag of humbugs at the sweet shop.
Similar: peppermint candyboiled sweetmint candy
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