FLIMFLAM


Meaning of FLIMFLAM in English

I. ˈflimˌflam, -aa(ə)m noun

( -s )

Etymology: probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse flim, flīm mockery; akin to Norwegian flire to giggle, Swedish (dial.) flira

1.

a. : freak , trifle , conceit

b. : deception , trick ; especially : a trick (as in making change) by which one is swindled

2. : trifling , nonsense : deceptive humbug

II. transitive verb

( flimflammed ; flimflammed ; flimflamming ; flimflams )

: to subject to a flimflam : trick ; sometimes : swindle

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