humbugging
Pronunciation:
/ˈhʌmbʌɡɪŋ//ˈhəmˌbəɡɪŋ/verb
Definitions
To play a trick on someone, to cheat, to swindle, to deceive.
(African American Vernacular) To fight; to act tough.
To waste time talking.
noun
Definitions
An act of one who humbugs (in all senses, for example, swindling, fighting, etc.).