hokum

/ˈhəʊkəm/noun

High SchoolNot in standard dictionaries

1

(An instance of) meaningless nonsense with an outward appearance of being impressive and legitimate.

2

(An instance of) excessively contrived, hackneyed, or sentimental material in a film, television programme, theater production, etc.

3

A film, television programme, theater production, etc., containing excessively contrived, hackneyed, or sentimental material.

4

A genre of blues song or music, often characterized by sexual innuendos or satire.

Thesaurus

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

yocom yocum yokum slocum yoakum slocumb yocam slokum stocum yoakam

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

had hah hal ham han hao hap haq har has

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

ago apo aux boe cho cio clo coe cro dau

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

him hmm mhm hahm halm hama hams hime homa hume

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