English Explanatory Dictionary

take-in

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fraud or deception.

Pronunciation

/ˈteɪkˌɪn/ /ˈtæɪkˌɪn/ /ˈtæɪkˌən/

Word forms

take-in take-ins

Etymology

Deverbal from take in.

Synonyms

deception deceit dupery fiddle fetch hocus-pocus jugglery legerdemain list mislead prestidigitation Punic faith rinky-dink ruse sleight of hand subterfuge swack trickery

Related words

intake takeout
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