
Flimflam
Context 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.
Negative Connotation
Flimflam usually has a negative tone, suggesting dishonesty or untrustworthiness.
That salesman's flimflam left us with a useless product.
Identifying Scams
It can be used to warn someone about a possible scam or trickery.
Watch out for the street games; they're pure flimflam.
Compare with
CheatDeceitDeceptionFraudHoaxShamSwindleTrickery
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