Flimflam and Fake

Flimflam

Flimflam noun - An instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value.
Usage example: just the latest Internet flimflam to get e-mail recipients to reveal bank account numbers and other personal information
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Fake and flimflam are semantically related In some cases you can use "Fake" instead the word "Flimflam" as a noun or a verb or an adjective.

Fake

Fake noun - An imitation that is passed off as genuine.

Flimflam and fake are semantically related in imposter topic. Sometimes you can use "Flimflam" instead the word "Fake" as a noun or a verb or an adjective.

Nearby Words: faked, faking, faker
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