Humbug
01
ごまかし, 欺瞞
something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
02
たわごと, 無意味な話
pretentious or silly talk or writing
03
欺瞞, 詐欺
communication (written or spoken) intended to deceive
to humbug
01
騙す, 欺く
to deceive or trick someone, often by pretending to be sincere or honest when one is not
例
He humbugs his coworkers with false promises of promotions.
彼は昇進の偽りの約束で同僚を騙します。
She is humbugging her friends by pretending to be interested in their problems.
彼女は友達の問題に関心があるふりをして、彼らをhumbugしています。
