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swiz

swiz [ swiz ] or swizz [ swiz ]


noun  (plural swiz·zes) (plural swiz·zes)
Definition:
 
1. disappointment: a great disappointment, especially something that makes somebody feel cheated

2. swindle: a scheme intended to deceive somebody



transitive verb  (past and past participle swizzed, present participle swiz·zing, 3rd person present singular swiz·zes)
Definition:
 
cheat somebody: to swindle or cheat somebody

[Early 20th century. Shortening of swizzle]
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