hoodwink — to deceive or trick someone
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to deceive or trick someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/
Korean meaning: 속이다, 기만하다
Korean pronunciation: **후드**윙크
Example Sentences
- Don't let the fancy packaging hoodwink you - it's still junk food!
- The con artist tried to hoodwink elderly people with fake investment schemes.
- My cat seems to hoodwink me into giving extra treats by acting extra cute.
hoodwink
VERB//ˈhʊdwɪŋk//
to deceive or trick someone
A card dealer hoodwinks an unsuspecting customer with false gestures
Good think before you blink, or you'll be hoodwinked!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the 17th century, combining 'hood' (a covering for the head) and 'wink' (to close one's eyes). Originally referred to the practice of blindfolding someone, which evolved metaphorically to mean deceiving or tricking someone.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Don't let the fancy packaging hoodwink you - it's still junk food!”
“The con artist tried to hoodwink elderly people with fake investment schemes.”
“My cat seems to hoodwink me into giving extra treats by acting extra cute.”
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