hooey

[ hoo-ee ]
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interjection
  1. (used to express disapproval or disbelief): Hooey! You know that's not true.

noun
  1. silly or worthless talk, writing, ideas, etc.; nonsense; bunk: That's a lot of hooey and you know it!

Origin of hooey

1
An Americanism dating back to 1920–25; origin uncertain

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British Dictionary definitions for hooey

hooey

/ (ˈhuːɪ) /


noun, interjection
  1. slang nonsense; rubbish

Origin of hooey

1
C20: of unknown origin

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