Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hornswoggle
verb
hɔrnˈswɒɡl
Definition
To deceive or cheat someone, usually in a playful or mischievous way.
Examples
- “He tried to hornswoggle me out of my money with his tall tales.”
- “Don’t let him hornswoggle you; he’s not as trustworthy as he appears!”
Meaning
Hornswoggle indicates an act of trickery or fooling someone, often with a sense of humor involved.
Synonyms
- dupe
- fool
- swindle
- trick
