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Flimflam

usgb/ˈflɪmflæm/Volume
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Used in informal settings, often implies playful or petty deception rather than serious crime. SlideHis flimflam during the card game was all in good fun.
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Flimflam usually has a negative tone, suggesting dishonesty or untrustworthiness. SlideThat salesman's flimflam left us with a useless product.
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Identifying ScamsPlay
It can be used to warn someone about a possible scam or trickery. SlideWatch out for the street games; they're pure flimflam.
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