Humbug and Jitterbug

Humbug

Humbug noun - An imitation that is passed off as genuine.

Jitterbug and humbug are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jitterbug" instead a noun "Humbug".

Jitterbug

Jitterbug noun - A jerky American dance that was popular in the 1940s.
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Humbug and jitterbug are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Humbug" instead a noun "Jitterbug".
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