American style bunk (5)

I believe the answer is:

hokum

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This clue might be a double definition.

'american style' is the first definition.
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(Other definitions for hokum that I've seen before include "Be extremely good (at activity)" , "Bunk" , "Sentimental stuff in play or film, nonsense" , "Rubbish" , "Hogwash" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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