Meaning of the word "jiggery pokery" in English
What does "jiggery pokery" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
jiggery pokery
US /ˌdʒɪɡ.ɚ.iˈpoʊ.kɚ.i/
UK /ˌdʒɪɡ.ər.iˈpəʊ.kər.i/
Noun
dishonest or questionable behavior; trickery
Example:
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There was a lot of financial jiggery-pokery going on behind the scenes.
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I suspect some jiggery-pokery with the voting results.