flimflam

Example Sentences

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Ignoring the feverish cryptocurrency flimflam — including from seemingly well-meaning Black influencers — in favor of historically proven low-cost index funds.

From Washington Post

At the top is the GOP’s most popular figure, President Donald Trump, who has built careers in real estate, entertainment and politics on wild exaggerations, flimflam and unceasing subversion of the truth.

From Seattle Times

Another strand of Trump connects to the country's long history of snake oil salesmen, flimflam artists and con men who are trying to sell you a magical cure for your troubles.

From Salon

"There was a lot of flimflam with him. He conned me pretty good."

From Salon

This is the language of partisan flimflam, not sober healthcare policymaking.

From Los Angeles Times