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by HungryGuy on November 16th, 2004

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What is the origin of the word humbug?

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  • by gary gonzalez on November 18th, 2004

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    Well just listen to the word. Buzzing is the same as humming, so if you here a fly or other bug fly they hum. Also, some bugs hum when they make their mating calls. i hope this answers your question.

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    • This describes the sound of the word, but not its origin.

      Baneblessed

      by Baneblessed on November 18th, 2004

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      mister_c

      by mister_c on November 19th, 2004

    • This answer does not present an educated view of the question, more just a guess at what it might be

      Tom Chambers

      by Tom Chambers on November 21st, 2004

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