Flimflam/ˈflɪmflæm/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Context of Use Used in informal settings, often implies playful or petty deception rather than serious crime. His flimflam during the card game was all in good fun. Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation Flimflam usually has a negative tone, suggesting dishonesty or untrustworthiness. That salesman's flimflam left us with a useless product. Pro Tip 3/3Identifying Scams It can be used to warn someone about a possible scam or trickery. Watch out for the street games; they're pure flimflam.