Flimflamming: meaning, definitions and examples
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flimflamming
[ หflษชmหflรฆmษชล ]
deceiving someone
Flimflamming refers to the act of deceiving or tricking someone, often in a frivolous or dishonest manner. It is associated with playful deception that lacks serious intent. The term can reflect both large and small scale acts of dishonesty, usually involving a certain craftiness or cleverness. While it is often lighthearted, it can also lead to serious consequences if people are harmed or misled by the deception.
Synonyms
bamboozling, deceiving, duping, tricking.
Examples of usage
- He was flimflamming her about his true intentions.
- Don't trust him; he has a history of flimflamming friends.
- The magician was flimflamming the audience with his tricks.
Translations
Translations of the word "flimflamming" in other languages:
๐ต๐น enganador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเฅเคเฅเคฌเคพเคเคผเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Schwindel
๐ฎ๐ฉ tipu
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑะผะฐะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ oszustwo
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฉๆฌบ
๐ซ๐ท escroquerie
๐ช๐ธ engaรฑo
๐น๐ท aldatma
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุญุชูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ podvod
๐ธ๐ฐ podvod
๐จ๐ณ ๆฌบ้ช
๐ธ๐ฎ goljufija
๐ฎ๐ธ svindl
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะปะดะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแกแงแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aldatma
๐ฒ๐ฝ engaรฑo
Etymology
The word 'flimflamming' originates from the late 19th century, deriving from the word 'flimflam', which means a trick or a deceptive act. The exact roots are uncertain, but it is believed to be a reduplication of a similar-sounding word that denotes nonsense or trickery. Over time, 'flimflam' evolved in its usage to also include the notion of verbal trickery or banter meant to deceive or mislead. Such playful language captures the essence of light-hearted deceit, making it a fitting expression for deceptive practices that aren't taken too seriously. The evolution of the word reflects societal attitudes towards deception, highlighting both skepticism and enjoyment in humorous trickery.