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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hoodwink

/hʊdˈwɪŋk/ verb · British & US
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What does hoodwink mean?

verb

To deceive or cheat someone by tricking them into believing something false, or to deceive someone by hiding the truth from them.

Example

"The con artist managed to hoodwink the investor into giving him all of their money."

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

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