Hokum Meaning in English
word
ˈhoʊkəm
HOH-kuhm
hˈəʊkəm
HOH-kuhm
Definición
Nonsense or false ideas, often something that is said or shown to trick, impress, or entertain people but has no real value.
Uso & Matices
Informal, slightly old-fashioned. Often used to call out claims, stories, or explanations as fake or overly dramatic. Common with words like 'utter', 'complete', and in phrases like 'that's pure hokum!' Not used for serious accusations—more for exaggeration or silliness.
Spanish: tonterías - palabreríaPortuguese (BR): asneira - conversa fiadaPortuguese (PT): asneira - conversa fiadaChinese (Simplified): 胡说Chinese (Traditional): 胡說Hindi: बकवासArabic: هراءBengali: বাজে কথা - ফালতু গল্পRussian: чепуха - ерунда - вздорJapanese: でたらめ - たわごとVietnamese: nhảm nhí - chuyện vớ vẩnKorean: 헛소리 - 허튼소리Turkish: saçmalık - palavraUrdu: بکواس - لغو باتIndonesian: omong kosong - bualan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
That story is just hokum.
basic
He thinks all UFO sightings are hokum.
basic
Don’t believe that movie’s science—it’s complete hokum.
basic
All that motivational talk sounded like pure hokum to me.
natural
She tried to sell some miracle cure, but it was obvious hokum.
natural
Whenever politicians make promises before an election, I just hear hokum.
natural