Don't Get Fooled — It's "Hornswoggle"
Learn today's Dictionary.com Word of the Day... Howdy, linguaphile! To hornswoggle is to cheat or swindle, often in a humorous or exaggerated way. This lively Americanism from the 1800s is just as fun to say as it is to catch in action. Don't fall for it! WORD OF THE DAY May 31, 2025 hornswoggle [ hawrn-swog-uhl ] verb to cheat or swindle Learn More About This Word Worried About a "Beige Flag"? What Exactly Does This Term Mean? Is that behavior a "red flag" or a "beige flag"? Here's how to spot the difference. Keep reading ...