Hokum

Pronunciation: /ˈhoʊkəm/

Definitions of hokum

noun a style of theatrical performance or writing that is exaggerated or melodramatic; nonsense or foolishness

Example Sentences

A1 I don't believe all that hokum about aliens visiting Earth.

A2 The movie was full of hokum and unrealistic plot twists.

B1 Some people enjoy reading hokum novels for entertainment.

B2 The politician's speech was filled with hokum and empty promises.

C1 The author's writing style was criticized for relying too heavily on hokum.

C2 The conspiracy theory was dismissed as hokum by experts in the field.

Examples of hokum in a Sentence

formal The article was filled with hokum and lacked any credible sources.

informal I can't believe they expect us to buy into that hokum.

slang That movie was just a bunch of hokum, don't waste your time watching it.

figurative His promises were nothing but hokum, they never came true.

Grammatical Forms of hokum

• past tense: hokumed
• plural: hokums
• comparative: more hokum
• superlative: most hokum
• present tense: hokums
• future tense: will hokum
• perfect tense: have hokumed
• continuous tense: is hokuming
• singular: hokum
• positive degree: hokum
• infinitive: to hokum
• gerund: hokuming
• participle: hokumed

Origin and Evolution of hokum

First Known Use: 1890 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'hokum' is believed to have originated in the United States in the late 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in vaudeville performances to refer to exaggerated or over-the-top humor, the term 'hokum' has evolved to also describe something that is insincere or contrived.