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- [hoh-kuh m]
- /ˈhoʊ kəm/
- /ˈhəʊ.kəm/
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- [hoh-kuh m]
- /ˈhoʊ kəm/
Definitions of hokum word
- noun hokum out-and-out nonsense; bunkum. 1
- noun hokum elements of low comedy introduced into a play, novel, etc., for the laughs they may bring. 1
- noun hokum sentimental matter of an elementary or stereotyped kind introduced into a play or the like. 1
- noun hokum false or irrelevant material introduced into a speech, essay, etc., in order to arouse interest, excitement, or amusement. 1
- noun hokum nonsense, sth silly 1
- uncountable noun hokum If you describe something as hokum, you think it is nonsense. 0
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Origin of hokum
First appearance:
before 1915 One of the 14% newest English words
1915-20, Americanism; probably blend of hocus-pocus and bunkum
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Parts of speech for Hokum
noun
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preposition
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exclamation
hokum popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
hokum usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hokum
noun hokum
- platitude — a flat, dull, or trite remark, especially one uttered as if it were fresh or profound.
- plate — the base at which the batter stands and which a base runner must reach safely in order to score a run, typically a five-sided slab of whitened rubber set at ground level at the front corner of the diamond.
- trivia — (in Roman religion) Hecate: so called because she was the goddess of the crossroads.
- truism — a self-evident, obvious truth.
- triviality — something trivial; a trivial matter, affair, remark, etc.: cocktail conversation marked by trivialities.
Antonyms for hokum
noun hokum
- nuance — a subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, response, etc.
- coinage — Coinage is the coins which are used in a country.
- honesty — the quality or fact of being honest; uprightness and fairness.
- sincerity — freedom from deceit, hypocrisy, or duplicity; probity in intention or in communicating; earnestness.
- faithfulness — strict or thorough in the performance of duty: a faithful worker.
Top questions with hokum
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