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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

hoodwinking

/hʊdˈwɪŋkɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does hoodwinking mean?

verb

To deceive or cheat someone by making them believe something is true when it is not, often by using clever or misleading language.

Example

"The politician was accused of hoodwinking the public with false promises."

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