Antonyms for hokum

Grammar : Noun

Spell : hoh-kuh m

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhoʊ kəm

Definition of hokum

Origin : 1917, theater slang, "melodramatic, exaggerated acting," probably formed on model of bunkum (see bunk (2)), and perhaps influenced by or based on hocus-pocus.

As in platitude : noun dull, overused saying
As in banality : noun common saying
As in smoke and mirrors : noun conjuring trick
As in double Dutch : noun incomprehensible talk or writing
As in candy : noun confection
As in applesauce : noun baloney
As in sentimentality : noun extravagant in emotion
As in deception : noun misleading; being dishonest
As in flattery : noun false praise, compliments
As in hogwash : noun nonsense

Example sentences :

Senator Gonzales was fond of the Society's crackpot receptionist, and he knew exactly what kind of hokum would please her most.
Extract from : « Psichopath » by Gordon Randall Garrett

Ye see, Hokum he got thirty-seven cents' worth o' lemons and sperit.
Extract from : « Oldtown Fireside Stories » by Harriet Beecher Stowe

Synonyms for hokum

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