Definition

The act of deceiving or tricking someone, often for personal gain.

Example

The politician's humbuggery was exposed when the truth came out about his false promises.

Conversation

I can't believe how much humbuggery there is in that new documentary.

Right? It's frustrating how they try to mislead people.

Exactly! It feels like they're just trying to sell a story rather than tell the truth.

Totally! It's disappointing when media resorts to such humbuggery.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Humbuggery → The word 'humbug' is believed to have originated in the early 19th century, possibly from the dialectal term 'humbug' meaning 'to deceive' or 'to cheat'. The suffix '-ery' indicates a state or condition. Therefore, 'humbuggery' refers to the state or practice of deception or trickery.

Memory Tip

Think of 'humbug' as a way to 'deceive' someone, and the '-ery' shows it’s a condition. So, humbuggery is all about being in a state of deception.

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