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Skulduggery: meaning, definitions and examples

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skulduggery

 

[ skuhl-duhg-uh-ree ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

deceitful behavior

Skulduggery refers to an underhanded or unscrupulous act or behavior. It often implies trickery or deceit aimed at achieving something dishonest.

Synonyms

deceit, dishonesty, fraud, slyness, trickery.

Examples of usage

  • The company's bankruptcy was a result of various forms of skulduggery among its executives.
  • His reputation suffered due to the skulduggery he engaged in during the election.
  • Investigators uncovered a network of skulduggery that involved multiple parties.
  • The deal was filled with skulduggery that ultimately led to its collapse.

Translations

Translations of the word "skulduggery" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trapaรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅ‹เค–เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Intrige

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tipu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดัั‚ัƒะฟะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oszustwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ญ–็•ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท malice

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trampa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hile

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตํ™œํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุฏุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podvod

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podvod

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ด้™ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prevara

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒขแƒงแƒฃแƒแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aldadฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ engaรฑo

Etymology

The word 'skulduggery' has its roots in 17th-century Britain, originating from the Scottish term 'skulduddery'. Historically, it described the act of deceit or trickery and was often used in the context of dubious dealings. The etymology may involve 'skuld' from the Old Norse 'skuldr', meaning 'debt', and 'dud' which may connect to the notion of trickery or deceitful activity. This blend of terms highlights the negative connotations associated with the word, emphasizing the mischief or nefarious intents behind such actions. Over time, 'skulduggery' found its place in the English language to denote not just simple dishonesty, but a clever and often crafty manner of deceit that is designed to mislead others.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,155, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.