Flimflam and Fiddle

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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Fiddle and flimflam are semantically related (British) In some cases you can use "Fiddle" instead the word "Flimflam" as a noun or a verb.

Fiddle

Fiddle verb - To rob by the use of trickery or threats.
Usage example: conscienceless grifters who had spent their lives fiddling the naive

Flimflam and fiddle are semantically related in racket topic. You can use "Flimflam" instead the word "Fiddle" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as cook.

Nearby Words: fiddling, fiddled, fiddly, fiddler
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