Hooey
noun
Nonsense, foolishness; ideas or statements that are not true or are ridiculous.
Don't listen to that hooey; it's just a lot of hot air.
Usage tips
Informal
flimsy hooey,a bunch of hooey,that’s hooey
noun
Nonsense, foolishness; ideas or statements that are not true or are ridiculous.
Don't listen to that hooey; it's just a lot of hot air.
Usage tips
Informal
flimsy hooey,a bunch of hooey,that’s hooey
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Use 'hooey' in informal conversations to express disbelief or ridicule.
"I can't believe he said that—what a bunch of hooey!"
Pro Tip 2/3Formality
Avoid using 'hooey' in formal writing or speeches; it’s very casual.
"In academic settings, it's better to use more formal language than 'hooey.'"
Pro Tip 3/3Emotion
'Hooey' often carries a dismissal of absurdity, which can imply a light-hearted attitude.
"His arguments sounded so ridiculous, all I could do was laugh and say it was hooey."
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Use 'hooey' in informal conversations to express disbelief or ridicule.
"I can't believe he said that—what a bunch of hooey!"
Pro Tip 2/3Formality
Avoid using 'hooey' in formal writing or speeches; it’s very casual.
"In academic settings, it's better to use more formal language than 'hooey.'"
Pro Tip 3/3Emotion
'Hooey' often carries a dismissal of absurdity, which can imply a light-hearted attitude.
"His arguments sounded so ridiculous, all I could do was laugh and say it was hooey."
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Use 'hooey' in informal conversations to express disbelief or ridicule.
"I can't believe he said that—what a bunch of hooey!"
Pro Tip 2/3Formality
Avoid using 'hooey' in formal writing or speeches; it’s very casual.
"In academic settings, it's better to use more formal language than 'hooey.'"
Pro Tip 3/3Emotion
'Hooey' often carries a dismissal of absurdity, which can imply a light-hearted attitude.
"His arguments sounded so ridiculous, all I could do was laugh and say it was hooey."
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