"humbugger" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈhʌmbʌɡə(ɹ)/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈhəmˌbəɡɚ/ [General-American] Forms: humbuggers [plural]
Etymology: humbug + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|humbug|er|id2=agent noun}} humbug + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} humbugger (plural humbuggers)
  1. (dated) One who humbugs; a cheat or swindler. Tags: dated
    Sense id: en-humbugger-en-noun-elTY6f0T Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er (agent noun)

Inflected forms

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