Flimflamming

/ˈflɪmflæmɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The act of executing confidence tricks or engaging in deceptive schemes; present participle of flimflam.

Etymology

From 'flimflam' plus the gerund suffix '-ing.' This form emphasizes the ongoing or habitual nature of the deceptive activity.

Kelly Says

Using the '-ing' form makes 'flimflamming' sound like a profession or practice—which reveals something interesting: con artists thought of their work as an actual skill and craft, not just random lying.

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