engano, fraude, charlatanice
1. noun - deceptive or dishonest talk or behavior; nonsense or fraud
That's just humbug; nobody believes your excuses.
Isso é pura charlatanice; ninguém acredita em suas desculpas.
2. noun - a person who practices deception; a fraud or charlatan
The fortune teller turned out to be a complete humbug.
A cartomante acabou sendo uma charlatã completa.
3. noun - hard mint candy, often with a striped pattern
She sucked on a humbug sweet.
Ela chupava um doce de menta duro.
4. verb - to deceive or trick someone
Don't try to humbug me with false promises.
Não tente me enganar com promessas falsas.
Related Idioms & Phrases
humbug and nonsense - pura bobagem e charlatanice
don't give me that humbug - não me venha com essa história
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