1. Humbug is an old word of indeterminate etymology meaning “spectacle” or “hoax” or “jest,” often referring to some unjustified reputation or publicity.2. Of course, the word is most often associated with Ebenezer Scrooge, a character crea…
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1. Humbug is an old word of indeterminate etymology meaning “spectacle” or “hoax” or “jest,” often referring to some unjustified reputation or publicity.2. Of course, the word is most often associated with Ebenezer Scrooge, a character crea…