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Flimflam

Meaning

Flimflam refers to deceptive nonsense or a trick, often used to swindle someone out of money or goods.

Examples

  • The street vendor's flimflam involved selling fake designer bags at exorbitant prices.
  • Don't fall for that politician's flimflam about 'easy solutions' to complex problems.
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