Swizz

Swizz

A small con.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Swizz, that is."
"I've never seen such a Swizz in all my life."

Etymology & History

British swindle, cheat. British fraud terminology from 'swindle'. 'What a swizz!' British rip-off. Working-class British deception complaint. Reflects British fraud vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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