Hooey is an informalused in casual speech, not in formal writing or situations noun for talk or ideas that are nonsensespeech or ideas that are meaningless or untrue, silly, or not worth taking seriouslyin a thoughtful way, giving proper attention and importance.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈhuːi/
Easy pronunciation: HOO-ee (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable: HOO-ee.
Used here as a noun meaning senseless talk or nonsense.
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Hooey Meaning
something that is not true, not sensible, or not worth believing
Part of speech: noun
Definition: senseless talk; nonsense
Example: Don’t listen to that—it’s a bunch of hooey.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- poppycock — A close informal substitute meaning nonsense or foolish talk.
- stuff and nonsense — A fixed phrase used to dismiss something as nonsense.
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Hooey Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- poppycock
- stuff and nonsense
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Common Mistakes
- Using hooey as a general word for physical stuff or material.
- Treating hooey as a formal or neutral term; it is informal and dismissive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does hooey mean?
Hooey means nonsense or senseless talk, especially when you want to dismiss something as silly or untrue.
What are synonyms for hooey?
Good synonyms include poppycock and stuff and nonsense.
Is hooey formal?
No. Hooey is informal and usually sounds dismissive or slangy.
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