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Word of the Day – Jiggery-pokery

By June 1, 2025Word of the Day

Jiggery-pokery (noun)

ji-gu-ree po-ku-ree

(informal) Dishonest or deceitful behaviour or business; trickery

C19: from Scottish language joukery-pawkery

Example sentences

“He’s nothing but a conman with all his jiggery-pokery.”

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