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Meaning of humbugging

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

humbugging

Pronunciation:/ˈhʌmbʌɡɪŋ//ˈhəmˌbəɡɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To play a trick on someone, to cheat, to swindle, to deceive.

  2. (African American Vernacular) To fight; to act tough.

  3. To waste time talking.

noun

Definitions

  1. An act of one who humbugs (in all senses, for example, swindling, fighting, etc.).