"humbugeous" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more humbugeous [comparative], most humbugeous [superlative]
Etymology: From humbug + -eous. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|humbug|eous}} humbug + -eous Head templates: {{en-adj}} humbugeous (comparative more humbugeous, superlative most humbugeous)
  1. (rare) Characteristic of a humbug. Tags: rare
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          "text": "You will see from the enclosed that as Artemus Ward says it is “intended to be sarkastikal;” and I think it will be a “sweet boon” to such of the Post’s readers as think with me of the humbugeous matters whereof it speaks.",
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