humbug
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/ˈhʌmbʌɡ/
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/ˈhʌmbʌɡ/
Deceptive talk or actions meant to fool people.
The politician's promises turned out to be just a humbug.
政治家の約束は結局ただの大げさだった。
A person who is not genuine or truthful.
He is known for being a humbug, always saying one thing and doing another.
彼はいつも言うこととすることが違うことで知られています。
A hard candy, often flavored with peppermint.
She offered him a piece of peppermint humbug, but he declined.
彼女は彼にペパーミントキャンディーを差し出すと、彼は断った。