Flimflam
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈflɪmflæm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Flimflam is a noun meaning To swindle or cheat.
Meaning
To swindle or cheat.
More Meanings
- Alternative form of flim-flam.
Example Sentences
Those who got the joke understood that all of the city’s talk of ideas and principles was flimflam to conceal self-enrichment at the public’s expense. Those who didn’t, didn’t.
Word Forms
- flimflams
- flimflamming
- flimflammed
Synonyms for flimflam
Depending on context, synonyms include sting, hustle, con, bunco, gyp, bunko.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bunko, sting, con, hustle, bunco, gyp.
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