Humbugs example sentences

Related (5): deception, fraud, hoax, impostor, phony

hum·bug

noun

humbugs (plural noun)

- deceptive or false talk or behavior:

- a hypocrite:

- a hard candy, especially one flavored with peppermint.

- deceive; trick:

- act like a fraud or sham:

Synonyms

hypocrisy, sanctimoniousness, posturing, cant, insincerity, dishonesty, falseness, falsity, sham, deceit, deception, deceptiveness, imposture, pretense, fraud, trickery, cheating, con, codology, Tartufferie, hypocrite, charlatan, impostor, fraud, cheat, deceiver, dissembler, fake, sham, phoney, Tartuffe, deceive, trick, delude, mislead, fool, hoodwink, dupe, hoax, beguile, bamboozle, gull, cheat, con, kid, bullshit, cozen

"Humbugs" Example Sentences

1. Scrooge declared that the Christmas celebrations were all humbugs.
2. The group of carolers sang their hearts out, but Scrooge dismissed them as humbugs.
3. The children's joyous laughter was enough to melt Scrooge's humbugs heart.
4. The charity worker tried in vain to convince Scrooge that the homeless were not humbugs.
5. Scrooge's humbugs mentality prevented him from experiencing the true spirit of Christmas.
6. The Grinch's attempt to steal Christmas was motivated by his humbugs attitude towards the holiday.
7. Cindy Lou Who learned that even someone with a humbugs reputation like the Grinch could be moved by kindness.
8. The humbugs businessman scoffed at the idea of donating to charity.
9. When Scrooge saw the error of his humbugs ways, he became a changed man.
10. The humbugs critic dismissed the popular movie as overrated.
11. The humbugs journalist wrote a scathing review of the new restaurant in town.
12. The humbugs coach refused to believe in his team's potential to win the championship.
13. The humbugs teacher gave a failing grade to a student despite their obvious effort.
14. The humbugs politician's speeches were filled with empty promises.
15. The humbugs neighbor complained about everything, including the Christmas decorations.
16. The humbugs boss denied his employees a well-deserved bonus.
17. The humbugs customer complained about the slightest imperfection in their order.
18. The humbugs cynic believed there was no such thing as true love.
19. The humbugs customer refused to tip the hard-working waiter.
20. The humbugs parent refused to let their child participate in any activities outside of school.
21. The humbugs critic refused to acknowledge the talent of the up-and-coming artist.
22. The humbugs customer returned their delicious meal, claiming it was inedible.
23. The humbugs judge refused to believe the defendant's plea of innocence.
24. The humbugs banker refused to grant the small business owner a loan.
25. The humbugs customer service representative was rude and unhelpful.
26. The humbugs landlord refused to make necessary repairs to the tenants' apartment.
27. The humbugs employee refused to help their coworker with an important task.
28. The humbugs friend refused to listen or offer support when needed.
29. The humbugs sibling refused to help with the household chores.
30. The humbugs athlete refused to train with their team, thinking they were above it all.

Common Phases

I don't believe you; You're lying; Stop deceiving me; You're trying to trick me; I'm not falling for it; You're full of humbugs; Don't be a humbug; Enough with the humbugs; Your humbugs won't work on me; Quit with the humbugs.