American Idioms – Idiom Wizard Lists Over 5,500 Idioms & Slang Descriptions

Humbug

DEFINITION

(Old-fashioned) Nonsense. Exasperated response to someone’s words or actions. Made most noteworthy  in Dicken’s A Christmas Carol as “bah humbug’ by Ebenezer Scrooge.

Also, a person can be a humbug if they show no appreciation for simple efforts.

Leave a Comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Idiom Wizard logo

This website uses cookies. If you continue browsing you accept our use of cookies and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. We do NOT share your information with anyone else. A Subscriber will continue to receive our messages until  you opt out.