hooey
word
Definition
A slang word meaning nonsense, something that is silly or untrue.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and slightly old-fashioned slang; mainly used in American English. Synonyms include 'nonsense', 'rubbish', 'baloney'. Often used to dismiss someone's claim or statement as obviously untrue or ridiculous.
Spanish: tonterías - disparatesPortuguese (BR): baboseira - besteiraPortuguese (PT): disparate - pateticeChinese (Simplified): 胡说八道 - 胡扯Chinese (Traditional): 胡說八道 - 胡扯Hindi: बकवास - फालतू बातArabic: هراء - كلام فارغBengali: বাজে কথা - আজেবাজেRussian: чепуха - ерунда - бредJapanese: でたらめ - たわごとVietnamese: nhảm nhí - vớ vẩnKorean: 헛소리 - 말도 안 되는 소리Turkish: saçmalık - palavraUrdu: بکواس - فضول باتIndonesian: omong kosong - omong-omong
Example Sentences
That story is pure hooey.
basic
Don't believe that; it's all hooey.
basic
He says he can fly, but that's just hooey.
basic
You expect me to fall for that hooey? Not a chance.
natural
All that talk about easy money is just a bunch of hooey.
natural
Honestly, that explanation sounded like total hooey to me.
natural