1syllable
hokum
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Definitions ofhokum
1noun
- (An instance of) meaningless nonsense with an outward appearance of being impressive and legitimate.
Synonyms: bunkum
- (An instance of) excessively contrived, hackneyed, or sentimental material in a film, television programme, theater production, etc.
- A film, television programme, theater production, etc., containing excessively contrived, hackneyed, or sentimental material.
- A genre of blues song or music, often characterized by sexual innuendos or satire.
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