ALL meanings of hokum
ho·kum
H h - 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
- noun hokum Meaningless nonsense with an outward appearance of being impressive and legitimate. 0
- uncountable noun hokum If you describe something as hokum, you think it is nonsense. 0
- noun hokum claptrap; bunk 0
- noun hokum obvious or hackneyed material of a sentimental nature in a play, film, etc 0
- noun hokum trite or mawkish sentiment, crude humor, etc. used to get a quick emotional response from an audience 0
- noun hokum nonsense; humbug; claptrap 0