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It is first referenced in "The Student, 1750-1751, ii. 41" and is deemed to mean. A hoax; a jesting or befooling trick; an imposition or a thing which is not really what it pretends to be; an imposture, a deception, fraud, sham or indeed a Deception, pretence, sham; used interjectionally a similar phrase would have been 'stuff and nonsense!'.
Scrooge says "Bah humbug" as a dismissive response to expressions of joy and goodwill associated with Christmas. He believes Christmas is a sham and does not see the value in spreading holiday cheer. It reflects his cynical and miserly nature at the beginning of the story.
Ebenezer Scrooge He is a cold-hearted, tight fisted, selfish man, who despises Christmas
"Humbug" is deceptive or false talk or behavior. Scrooge's epithet is dismissive, indicating he does not believe the speaker or the idea that is being expressed.
That is the original saying. It was created by Dickens specifically for the character. It is used as a rebuke to mean "rubbish" or a dismissal of a point made.
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What does Scrooge say when he disapproves of something?
"Bah, Humbug!"
What will they call you if you say bah humbug?
Scrooge
What does Ebanezer Scrooge say about Christmas?
Bah humbug
What is Scrooge's favorite two word answer?
"Bah! Humbug!"
What is scrooge favorite two word phrase?
That would be "bah, humbug."
What was Scrooge's favorite expression?
His most used phrase was "Bah, Humbug". When asked about charitable donations for the poor he is alos fmous for saying "Are there no prisions, are there no work houses?" which was to mean why should I give them money when they can go to these places.
What was Scrooge's favorite saying in A Christmas Carol?
Favorite SayingThe story doesn't come right out and state what Scrooge's favorite saying is, but it must be "bah humbug" as much as he said it.
What was Scrooge catch phraes?
"Bah, Humbug"
What did Scrooge say every time someone said Merry Christmas?
Scrooge initially replied with "Bah, humbug!" whenever someone said "Merry Christmas."
What is Scrooge's favorite 2 word answer?
"Bah!, Humbug!"
What was Scrooge's response to Merry Christmas?
Bah!, Humbug!
What is the phrase Ebenezer Scrooge always said?
Bah, humbug
