JIGGERY-POKERY


Meaning of JIGGERY-POKERY in English

Pronunciation: ' ji-g ə r- ē - ' p ō -k ə r- ē

Function: noun

Etymology: probably alteration of Scots joukery-pawkery, from jouk to dodge, cheat + pawk trick, wile

Date: circa 1892

: underhanded manipulation or dealings : TRICKERY

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