hooey
[ hoo-ee ]
interjection
(used to express disapproval or disbelief): Hooey! You know that's not true.
noun
silly or worthless talk, writing, ideas, etc.; nonsense; bunk: That's a lot of hooey and you know it!
Origin of hooey
1An Americanism dating back to 1920–25; origin uncertain
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British Dictionary definitions for hooey
hooey
/ (ˈhuːɪ) /
noun, interjection
slang nonsense; rubbish
Origin of hooey
1C20: of unknown origin
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