1. An act intended to deceive or trick.2. Something that has been established or accepted by fraudulent means.tr.v. hoaxed, hoax·ing, hoax·esTo deceive or cheat by using a hoax.See the related link.
The connotation of humbug is typically negative, suggesting deceit or dishonesty. It implies something that is insincere, pretentious, or intended to deceive others.
An action intended to deceive someone; a trick.
The meaning of hoax is: something intended to deceive. So the word hoax itself is not a "bad word" but the idea it invokes may be bad, in the sense that what was perceived as something good was actually a hoax.
"Bah Humbug!" means that whoever says that does not want to be happy or enjoy the Christmas season.
The meaning of hoax is: something intended to deceive. So the word hoax itself is not a "bad word" but the idea it invokes may be bad, in the sense that what was perceived as something good was actually a hoax.
There are many slight variations to the definition of humbug, depending on which dictionary is used. However, the term is generally defined as something that is intended to deceive or is a hoax or fraud.
yes, to attempt something and to have intent to deceive is enough.
YES it means: A flashy action or display intended to bewilder, confuse, or deceive.
pretense means a behavior in a genuine but they deceive someone or something
Persuade or deceive in order to get something for free.
An intended effect is something that will effect something.