Synonyms of humbug

Antonyms of humbug

Collocations of humbug

Christmas
Frequency: 80 %

He grumbled about Christmas humbug every year.

scrooge
Frequency: 70 %

He was accused of being a scrooge for his humbug attitude towards charity.

bah
Frequency: 60 %

She dismissed his complaints with a simple 'bah humbug'.

pretense
Frequency: 50 %

His humbug behavior was just a false pretense to hide his true feelings.

deception
Frequency: 45 %

Her words were filled with deception, a true humbug.

Idiomatic Expressions for humbug

  • Phrase: Bah humbug!
    Meaning: An expression used to show disdain, skepticism, or disapproval, especially in response to something festive or cheerful.
    Usage: He grumbled 'Bah humbug!' when his coworkers wished him a Merry Christmas.