adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Resembling or characteristic of a humbug.

   "A Napoleonist . . . is generally a brave man who holds in decided contempt any . Humbuggy Show."

Example

More examples

"A Napoleonist . . . is generally a brave man who holds in decided contempt any . Humbuggy Show."

Etymology

From humbug + -y.

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