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Noun jiggery-pokery has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebJiggery-PokeryNoun: Tricky or dishonest behavior; deceitful actions. Example sentence: The politician's jiggery-pokery in manipulating the voting system was exposed by the media. Noun: Confusing or convoluted speech or writing. Example sentence: The professor's lecture was filled with jiggery-pokery, making it difficult for the students to understand the concept. Adjective: Characterized by trickery or deception. Example sentence: The defendant's jiggery-pokery tactics in court annoyed the judge. Adjective: Confusing or hard to understand. Example sentence: The complicated instructions for assembling the furniture were full of jiggery-pokery. Additional Information: Jiggery-pokery is a British idiom that is used to describe crafty or manipulative actions. It can refer to dishonest behavior, as well as confusing or convoluted language or actions. The term implies a sense of trickery or deception with the intention to confuse or mislead. Related Products on Amazon: | ||||
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