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    hokum
    /ˈhəʊkəm/

    noun

    • 1. nonsense: informal "they dismissed such corporate homilies as boardroom hokum"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHOKUM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    HOKUM definition: 1. a film, play, or television programme that does not show life as it really is: 2. a movie…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hokumHokum Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Hokum is a noun that means a device used to evoke a response or pretentious nonsense. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history and etymology of hokum from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHOKUM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    HOKUM meaning: 1. a film, play, or television programme that does not show life as it really is: 2. a movie…. Learn more.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › hokumHOKUM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. out-and-out nonsense; bunkum. elements of low comedy introduced into a play, novel, etc., for the laughs they may bring. sentimental matter of an elementary or stereotyped kind introduced into a play or the like. false or irrelevant material introduced into a speech, essay, etc., in order to arouse interest, excitement, or amusement. hokum.

  6. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › hokumhokum - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 2, 2024 · Hokum is a word for meaningless nonsense or contrived material, especially in theater or music. It may be a blend of hocus-pocus and bunkum, but its origin is uncertain.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhokum noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Hokum is an informal word for something that is not realistic or artistic, or an idea that is stupid. Learn how to use it in sentences and find synonyms for hokum.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHOKUM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Hokum is a slang word for nonsense, humbug, or claptrap. It can also refer to sentimental or low comedy material in a play, film, etc. See the origin, synonyms, and usage of hokum in sentences.