hoodwink — to deceive or trick someone
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to deceive or trick someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/
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
The street magician tries to hoodwink tourists with a rigged shell game.
Good think before you blink, or you'll be hoodwinked!
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🎤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.
Breakdown
hood (head covering) + wink (close eyes/vision) = hoodwink (to blindfold or deceive)
🎵Rhyme
🔗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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