Finesentence logo

Hooey: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ™„
Add to dictionary

hooey

 

[ หˆhuห.i ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

informal expression

Hooey is a slang term that refers to nonsense or foolish talk. It is often used to dismiss something as unworthy of consideration or to express disbelief. The word conveys a sense of triviality or absurdity.

Synonyms

baloney, drivel, nonsense, rubbish

Examples of usage

  • That's a bunch of hooey!
  • Don't listen to that hooey he's spouting.
  • All the hooey about aliens is just a hoax.
  • She dismissed his excuses as sheer hooey.

Translations

Translations of the word "hooey" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bobagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเค•เคตเคพเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Quatsch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ omong kosong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒั€ะฝะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bzdura

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŸใ‚ใ”ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท absurditรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tonterรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saรงmalฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—ˆํŠผ์†Œ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุฑุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hloupost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlรบposลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒก่ฏด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neumnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vitleysa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพั ัำฉะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜แƒงแƒ•แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรถhtan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tonterรญa

Etymology

The term 'hooey' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century in the United States. Its exact etymology is somewhat unclear, but it is thought to be a variant of 'hoy,' which was used to indicate something that is irrelevant or trivial. The word gained traction in American slang as a playful term to denote something of little value or substance. Over the decades, 'hooey' has been embraced in informal speech, often used in a playful or dismissive manner, especially in contexts where someone wishes to downplay the seriousness of a statement or opinion. As American English evolved, 'hooey' became representative of a broader tradition of colorful slang that characterizes informal communication, particularly in more laid-back or humorous settings.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,342, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.