Hokum

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

sentimental nonsense; trickery

“The politician's speech was pure hokum.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ho·kum

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Synonyms

nonsensebunknonsensicalitymeaninglessness

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