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verb
To sell something of little worth, pretending that it is something else of greater value.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
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Synonyms: abuse, beglammer, counterfeit, deceive, dissemble, dissimulate, feign, jiff, lead astray, overreach, put on, spoof, sham, trick
Antonyms: none provided
History
From an old swindle, where one would be sold a bag purportedly containing a piglet, but actually containing a puppy. Compare pig in a poke.
Across languages
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
