hokum

/ˈhəʊkəm/

IPA: /HH OW1 K AH0 M/

noun

1
(An instance of) meaningless nonsense with an outward appearance of being impressive and legitimate.
syn:bunkum
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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