humbug
noun
something intended to delude or deceive.
have humbugged
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present perfectof humbug.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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I might have humbugged them into waiting a minute or two.
From The House 'Round the Corner by Louis Tracy
I thought it best to take my bags with me to the buffet, as they might have humbugged about with them if I’d left them in the carriage.
From Parkhurst Boys And Other Stories of School Life by Talbot Baines Reed
You have humbugged everybody, but you never really deceived me; if you had, I shouldn't be here now.
From A Drake by George! by John Trevena
"How could you have humbugged me so?" she wailed, in delight, reverting to the window.
From My Friend Prospero by Henry Harland
A sham one you know, would never have humbugged these people for a moment.”
From The Heath Hover Mystery by Bertram Mitford
