JIGGERY-POKERY


Meaning of JIGGERY-POKERY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈji-gər-ē-ˈpō-kər-ē ]

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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