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Chicanery Definition & Meaning

chicanery
noun
  1. the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

"Chicanery" in song lyrics

See how chicanery is used in real songs:

  • "And tricky was a wooden horse pushed up on your porch so chicanery"
    Aesop Rock f/ El-P — Gun For the Whole Family
  • "I'm steadily battering your chicanery"
    Souls of Mischief — Proper Aim

Usage tips for "chicanery"

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Frequently asked questions

What does chicanery mean?
the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
What part of speech is chicanery?
Chicanery is a noun.

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