n.
Pronunciation: ' t ə rn- ə - ˌ bau ̇ t
Function: noun
Date: 1789
1 : MERRY-GO-ROUND
2 a : a change or reversal of direction, trend, policy, role, or character b : a changing from one allegiance to another c : TURNCOAT , RENEGADE d : an act or instance of retaliating < turnabout is fair play>