humbug
noun/ˈhʌmbʌɡ/
Frequency rank: #18,684 most common English word
Meaning
Dishonest or insincere talk meant to deceive; nonsense.
Example sentence
The politician's speech was full of humbug, so nobody in the crowd believed his promises.
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