hokum

Meanings

• noun

  Deceptive or misleading language, often used to manipulate or entertain.

  - "The salesman used a lot of hokum to sell the defective product."
  - "The magician's assistant spoke a great deal of hokum to distract the audience."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhəʊkəm/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88942644"

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Synonyms

bunkum

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hokum
mumbo jumbo , bamboozle , jive , concoct

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Variants

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hokum , hokums

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the American English slang, hokum comes from the term 'hocus pocus', which means 'magic tricks' or 'trickery'. The term gained popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hokum' was popularized in the late 1800s by American writers and journalists.

2. The use of hokum in sales and marketing is sometimes referred to as 'snake oil salesmanship'.

3. The term 'hokum' has also been used to describe a type of jazz music that originated in the early 20th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. propaganda: Propaganda and hokum share similarities in their use of persuasive language to manipulate public opinion or beliefs.

2. deception: Hokum is a form of deception used to manipulate or entertain, often through the use of language.

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Culture

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Hokum has been used extensively in literature and art to depict deceitful characters and situations. In music, it is often used as a lyrical device to add depth and intrigue to songs.

How to Memorize "hokum"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a magician pulling rabbits out of a hat or a salesman trying to sell a defective product using convincing language.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hokum' with the idea of deception or manipulation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym H-O-K-U-M: 'H' for Hocus Pocus, 'O' for 'O'ld Tricks, 'K' for 'K'eeping it Hidden, 'U' for 'U'sing Words, and 'M' for 'M'anipulating Minds.

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