hornswoggle

Verb

To swindle, cheat, hoodwink, or hoax.

ریشه

Originated in the United States in the early 19th century, possibly derived from 'horn' and 'swoggle', an old slang term meaning to cheat.

مثال

• He was hornswoggled into buying a fake painting.
• Don't let them hornswoggle you out of your money.
• She managed to hornswoggle her way into the exclusive club.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Hornswoggle someone into Hornswoggle out of