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humbug

/ˈhəmˌbəɡ/ interjection C2
  1. Balderdash!, nonsense!, rubbish! (slang)
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“You’re more than that,” said the Scarecrow, in a grieved tone; “you’re a humbug.”
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 106 · B2
“I am a humbug.”
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 106 · B2
“Doesn’t anyone else know you’re a humbug?” asked Dorothy.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 106 · B2
“Really,” said the Scarecrow, “you ought to be ashamed of yourself for being such a humbug.”
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 107 · B2

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