Flimflams

/ˈflɪmflæmz/ noun

Definition

Plural of flimflam; multiple confidence tricks or deceptive schemes.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'flimflam,' formed by adding '-s.' The plural form emphasizes the variety and repetition of cons in a broader context.

Kelly Says

When historians talk about the 'flimflams' of a particular era, they're really cataloging the creativity of deception—each period seems to invent new ways to trick people based on what people believe at that time.

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