humbug/ˈhʌmbʌɡ/Pluralhumbugs1something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantageSynonyms: fraudulenceput-onfraudduperyhoax2pretentious or silly talk or writingSynonyms: tarradiddlebaloneydrooltommyrotbilgewatertoshtwaddleboshboloneytaradiddle3communication (written or spoken) intended to deceiveSynonyms: snake oil