속임수, 헛소리, 기만
Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense or hypocrisy.
예문:
"The politician's promises were dismissed as pure humbug by the opposition."
"Don't listen to his excuses; it's all just a load of humbug."
사기꾼, 위선자, 협잡꾼
A person who is not what they claim to be; a fraud or hypocrite.
예문:
"He claimed to be a doctor, but he turned out to be a complete humbug."
"You are a humbug and a coward for hiding behind those lies."
박하사탕, 딱딱한 사탕
A hard, boiled candy, usually flavored with peppermint and often striped.
예문:
"The old man always kept a tin of peppermint humbugs in his pocket."
"She bought a bag of striped humbugs from the traditional sweet shop."
속이다, 기만하다, 사기치다
To deceive or trick someone, often by using false pretenses.
예문:
"They tried to humbug the tourists into buying cheap souvenirs at high prices."
"He was easily humbugged by the smooth-talking salesman."
헛소리!, 시시해!, 흥!
Used to express disbelief, disgust, or boredom with something considered nonsense.
예문:
""Bah! Humbug!" shouted the old man when asked about the holiday spirit."
"Humbug! I don't believe a single word of that ghost story."