Flimflam and Hoax

Flimflam

Flimflam noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.
Usage example: giving the new guy at work her cell phone number—“in case of an emergency”—was just a flimflam to pique his romantic interest
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Hoax and flimflam are semantically related In some cases you can use "Hoax" instead the word "Flimflam" as a noun or a verb.

Hoax

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

Flimflam and hoax are semantically related in trick topic. Sometimes you can use "Flimflam" instead the word "Hoax" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: hoaxer, hoaxed, hoaxing
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