hooey

American  

[hoo-ee] / ˈhu i /

interjection

1. (used to express disapproval or disbelief ).

   Hooey! You know that's not true.

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noun

1. silly or worthless talk, writing, ideas, etc.; nonsense; bunk.

   That's a lot of hooey and you know it!

hooey British  

/ ˈhuːɪ /

noun

1. slang nonsense; rubbish

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Etymology

Origin of hooey

An Americanism dating back to 1920–25; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

Skeptics will cast a jaundiced eye on what is about to take place, dismiss Rose’s lessons as hooey.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s a bunch of hooey,” said Faber, 62, who runs an RV park.

From Seattle Times

But the people who drew it had a ball with the hooey.

From New York Times

It can also justify a lot — not all, but a lot — of the extraneous world-building hooey in Shay Hatten and Michael Finch’s script.

From Los Angeles Times

Manning said, “I think this monster business is a lot of hooey,” but hysteria ensued anyway, with teens descending on the area with .22 rifles.

From Los Angeles Times