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hokum

Pronunciation: /ˈhəʊkəm/
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Definition of hokum

noun

[mass noun] informal
  • nonsense:they dismissed such corporate homilies as boardroom hokum
  • trite, sentimental, or unrealistic situations and dialogue in a film or other work:classic B-movie hokum

Origin:

early 20th century: of unknown origin

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