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Definition of hoodwinks a person

hoodwink

  • to flirt with one's boyfriend behind his girlfriend's back.
    Girl, she just hoodwinked your man.

    Last edited on May 16 2011. Submitted by robin from Grand Rapids, MI, USA on Feb 03 2003.

  • Stole, swiped, lifted.
    Man they hoodwinked all that stuff.

    Last edited on Feb 26 2003. Submitted by Matthew A. from Canton, OH, USA on Feb 26 2003.

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Other terms relating to 'to take advantage of, cheat, trick':

Definitions include: to defraud; "swindle".
Definitions include: to exit a previous arrangement, change one's mind, change one's usual behavior, etc.
Definitions include: a disrespectful, rude, or otherwise unpleasant person.
Definitions include: to deceive using underhanded methods; "dupe"; "hoodwink".
Definitions include: to give someone something unexpected.
Definitions include: to give someone a bad bargain.
Definitions include: to duplicate.
Definitions include: to rely on others for things one wants or needs, especially food, shelter, etc.
Definitions include: to fail to meet someone at a designated location.
Definitions include: To mislead or to give (or receive) bad directions.
Definitions include: defecating in the tank of a toilet, causing it to clog.
Definitions include: to flatter, especially for future gain.
Definitions include: to trick a person into doing something that like a good idea but will end in disaster.
Definitions include: police.
Definitions include: to arrange things in one's favor.

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Definitions include: hip
Definitions include: on top of.
Definitions include: "very cool".
Definitions include: A Submarine Sandwich, e.g.: hoagie, sub, grinder, hero, etc.
Definitions include: "private investigator."
Definitions include: to masturbate.
Definitions include: stomach.
Definitions include: to blow a "raspberry": the sound of flatulence made by blowing with one's tongue stuck out and lips held tight around the tongue.
Definitions include: to work hard for money.
Definitions include: constantly.

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