Hokum
/ˈhəʊkəm/
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:15 pts5 letters
Definition of Hokum
noun
- (An instance of) meaningless nonsense with an outward appearance of being impressive and legitimate.
- (An instance of) excessively contrived, hackneyed, or sentimental material in a film, television programme, theater production, etc.
- A film, television programme, theater production, etc., containing excessively contrived, hackneyed, or sentimental material.
- A genre of blues song or music, often characterized by sexual innuendos or satire.
Anagrams of Hokum
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
h4
o1
k5
u1
m3
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Hokum
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Hokum"
Hokum is a 5-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "hokum" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Hokum" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "hokum" is a medium-scoring word.