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hokum
OXFORD DICTIONARY
hokum, n. esp. US sl.
1 sentimental, popular, sensational, or unreal situations, dialogue, etc., in a film or play etc.
2 bunkum; rubbish.
1 sentimental, popular, sensational, or unreal situations, dialogue, etc., in a film or play etc.
2 bunkum; rubbish.
Etymology
20th c.: orig. unkn.
THESAURUS
hokum
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