Humbug (noun)

1. An exclamation used to express skepticism or disbelief.
2. A person who habitually deceives or cheats others.
3. Something that is intended to deceive or cheat.

Origin:

The word humbug comes from the late 18th century, it is an exclamation used to express skepticism or disbelief. it can also refer to a person who habitually deceives or cheats others, or something that is intended to deceive or cheat.

Examples:

1. He"s a humbug and he"s always telling lies.
2. The whole thing is just a humbug.
3. The sales pitch was a humbug.
4. The humbug was exposed when the truth came out.
5. He"s a humbug, and he"s always trying to cheat people.