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humbugged

The correct spelling is humbugged.

How to pronounce humbugged

verb

Say it like: Hum-bug-jed

The correct spelling is humbugged. To play a trick on someone, to cheat, to swindle, to deceive.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To play a trick on someone, to cheat, to swindle, to deceive.
  2. 2.(African American Vernacular) To fight; to act tough.
  3. 3.To waste time talking.

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