Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flimflam
noun
/ˈflɪm.flæm/
Definition
A deception or trick; nonsense.
Examples
- He managed to flimflam the unsuspecting tourists with his fake map.
- Don’t fall for that flimflam; it’s just a scam!
- The salesman’s flimflam left everyone feeling cheated.
Meaning
Flimflam refers to a scheme or trick designed to deceive or confuse people. It is often associated with trickery or nonsensical talk.
Synonyms
- deception
- hoax
- ruse
- sham
- trick