snake oil
definition: communication intended to deceive
example: Their plea for money was snake oil, and it didn't work on me.
speech part: noun
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humbug
definition: any of various liquids sold as medicine, such as by a travelling medicine show, but medically worthless
example: I bought some tree sap from a travelling doctor, but it turns out it was just snake oil.
speech part: noun
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