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Rarehokum
The correct spelling is hokum.
How to pronounce hokum
/ˈhəʊkəm/
nounIPA: /ˈhəʊkəm/
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The correct spelling is hokum. (An instance of) meaningless nonsense with an outward appearance of being impressive and legitimate.
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Definition
noun
- 1.(An instance of) meaningless nonsense with an outward appearance of being impressive and legitimate.
- 2.(An instance of) excessively contrived, hackneyed, or sentimental material in a film, television programme, theater production, etc.
- 3.A film, television programme, theater production, etc., containing excessively contrived, hackneyed, or sentimental material.
- 4.A genre of blues song or music, often characterized by sexual innuendos or satire.
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