Definitions for hokum
hokum
ho·kum
Spelling: [hoh-kuh m]
IPA: /ˈhoʊ kəm/
Hokum is a 5 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.
You can make 30 anagrams from letters in hokum (hkmou).
Definitions for hokum
noun
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out-and-out nonsense; bunkum.
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elements of low comedy introduced into a play, novel, etc., for the laughs they may bring.
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sentimental matter of an elementary or stereotyped kind introduced into a play or the like.
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false or irrelevant material introduced into a speech, essay, etc., in order to arouse interest, excitement, or amusement.
Origin of hokum
1915-20, Americanism; probably blend of hocus-pocus and bunkum
Examples for hokum
Senator Gonzales was fond of the Society's crackpot receptionist, and he knew exactly what kind of hokum would please her most.
Ye see, hokum he got thirty-seven cents' worth o' lemons and sperit.