Bejuggle

/bɪˈdʒʌɡəl/ verb

Definition

to juggle or manipulate something deceptively; to trick or deceive through sleight of hand.

Etymology

From 'be-' plus 'juggle,' from Old French jongler, from Latin joculator (joker, entertainer). The prefix intensifies the sense of deception inherent in juggling.

Kelly Says

This word barely survives outside historical texts, but 'juggle' itself comes from medieval entertainers (joculators) in Europe. The 'be-' version emphasized manipulating multiple things, hence 'bejuggling' became a metaphor for complex, possibly dishonest management.

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