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swizz

swizz

9.9
An unfair situation that makes people feel cheated
  • noun
  • /swɪz/
  • Slang
translation icon : timo
  • Many people thought the new ticket policy was a complete swizz.

Examples

  • It felt like a swizz when the restaurant charged us extra for water.

  • Missing out on the prize because of a technical error was a real swizz.

  • That concert was a total swizz!

  • I can't believe I fell for that swizz.

  • It felt like a swizz when the restaurant charged us extra for water.

  • Missing out on the prize because of a technical error was a real swizz.

  • Many people thought the new ticket policy was a complete swizz.

Synonyms

hustle
vsswizz
  • Slang
16 8.0

A dishonest plan to trick people and take their money

is broader, also used for unfair or disappointing events not only schemes
swindle
vsswizz
10 7.0

A plan to cheat people and take their money

is broader, covering unfair or disappointing events as well as fraud
shafting
vsswizz
  • Slang
1 8.4

Unfair treatment of someone, often by cheating them

is about events or situations, not only unfair treatment
swiz
vsswizz
  • Slang
9.9

A trick that cheats someone out of money or goods

is broader, also meaning any unfair or disappointing event rather than just trickery

Antonyms

fair deal
10 2.8

Treatment that is just and equal for everyone

How Deceptive

fraud
577 4.0
rip-off
  • Informal
31 7.2
swizz
  • Slang
9.9
fair deal
10 2.8

Surface Forms

swizz singular
swizzes plural

Etymology

Swizz for an event or situation comes from the same slang idea of cheating and is used for a 'rip-off' or unfair trick, like a small swindle that leaves you disappointed. So, a swizz can mean a disappointing or unfair thing.