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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

fleecing

/ˈfliːsɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does fleecing mean?

verb

to cheat or swindle someone, especially by taking their money or property; to shear or remove the wool from a sheep.

Example

"The con artist was accused of fleecing his investors out of millions of dollars."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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