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   hooey

   /ˈhuːi/

   noun

   • 1. nonsense: informal North American "the emphasis on family is pretentious hooey"

   Word Origin 1920s (originally US): of unknown origin.

   Scrabble Points: 11

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   What does Hooey mean?

   • HOOEY definition: 1. something that is not true or does not make sense, although some people may believe it: 2…. Learn more.

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   What does Hooie mean?

   • Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: hooie(Noun) Nonsense, silliness, or fake assertions hooie(Interjection) An expression of relief. I am all done.

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   What does it mean if an idea or statement is hooey?

   • If you say that an idea or statement is hooey, you mean that it is foolish or wrong. It's nice to say that knowledge is power, but of course that's a bunch of hooey! Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collins English Dictionary.

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   Where did the word 'Hooey' come from?

   • The origin of the word "hooey" is unknown. Primarily heard in UK. His explanation was just a bunch of hooey—it didn't answer the question at all. Dave acts like he's smooth with the ladies, but it's a bunch of a hooey. Don't give me that excuse, it's just a bunch of hooey. Total nonsense or foolishness. The origin of the word "hooey" is unknown.

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   HOOEY definition: 1. something that is not true or does not make sense, although some people may believe it: 2…. Learn more.

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     HOOEY meaning: 1. something that is not true or does not...

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   The meaning of HOOEY is nonsense —often used in phrases like a bunch of hooey and a load of hooey. How to use hooey in a sentence.

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   HOOEY meaning: 1. something that is not true or does not make sense, although some people may believe it: 2…. Learn more.

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   1. (used to express disapproval or disbelief) Hooey! You know that's not true. noun. 2. silly or worthless talk, writing, ideas, etc.; nonsense; bunk. That's a lot of hooey and you know it!

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   Hooey definition: (used to express disapproval or disbelief). See examples of HOOEY used in a sentence.

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   Hooie, also spelled as “hooey,” is a term used to express disbelief, rejection, or disgust. It is often used as an exclamation to dismiss something as nonsense or untrue. In some contexts, hooie can also refer to something that is considered foolish or ridiculous. Define hooey.

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   Definition of hooey noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.