humbugism
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
humbug; nonsense
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “humbugism” mean?
humbug; nonsense
Is “humbugism” formal or informal?
humbugism is generally dated, slang.