hokum

/ˈhəʊkəm/noun

उच्चारण होकम

बकवास, झूठी बातें, ढकोसला

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noun

1
[U] informal
ideas, claims or talk that are silly or not true
बकवास, झूठी बातें, ढकोसला
- Most of these miracle-cure advertisements are pure hokum.
- He dismissed the theory as hokum.
Synonyms nonsense rubbish claptrap humbug
2
[U] informal
a film, play or story that is not realistic and uses obvious sentimental or dramatic effects
(फ़िल्म या नाटक में) बनावटी भावुकता, सस्ता नाटकीय मसाला
- The film is enjoyable old-fashioned hokum.