How Do You Spell FLIMFLAMMED?

Pronunciation: [flˈɪmflamd] (IPA)

The word "flimflammed" is a past tense verb that means to deceive or cheat someone. It is spelled exactly as it sounds, with the "f" and "l" sounds repeated twice. The first syllable is pronounced as "flim," with a short "i" sound and the second syllable is pronounced as "flam," with a short "a" sound. The final syllable, "med," is pronounced with a short "e" sound. IPA phonetic transcription would be [ˈflɪmˌflæmd]. This word is often used to describe a situation where someone has been tricked or fooled.

FLIMFLAMMED Meaning and Definition

1. "Flimflammed" is a colloquial term used to describe a deceptive or fraudulent act, often involving manipulation or trickery to deceive someone for personal gain or advantage. The term can be used as both a verb and an adjective to highlight the act of being deceived or defrauded.

   As a verb, "flimflammed" refers to the action of deceiving or tricking someone through clever schemes, dishonest tactics, or false promises. It implies the act of swindling or cheating by misrepresenting facts or employing manipulative tactics to exploit others' trust or vulnerability for personal gain. This action often involves skillful persuasion and the exploitation of the victim's gullibility or naivety.

   When used as an adjective, "flimflammed" describes the state of being deceived or conned. It suggests that an individual has fallen victim to a sly or misleading scheme, resulting in financial loss, humiliation, or disappointment.

   The term "flimflammed" originated from American English, and its usage typically conveys a sense of disgruntlement, frustration, or betrayal. It is often associated with confidence scams, con artists, or unscrupulous individuals who manipulate others for their own advantage.

Common Misspellings for FLIMFLAMMED

• flimflammedy
• fimflammed
• flimflamed
• flimflammers
• flamflamed
• flindflammed
• flimflammered
• FlimFlahmers
• FlimFlamMas

Etymology of FLIMFLAMMED

The word "flimflammed" is believed to have originated from American English, specifically from the early 18th century. It derives from the noun "flimflam", which is a term used to describe deceitful or fraudulent behavior. The exact etymology of "flimflam" is uncertain, but it is speculated to be an alteration or reduplication of earlier English words or phrases that conveyed a similar meaning. The word "flimflam" essentially implies trickery, deception, or swindling, and "flimflammed" is the past tense form that denotes being deceived or tricked.

Conjugate verb Flimflammed

CONDITIONAL

I would flimflammed

you would flimflammed

he/she/it would flimflammed

we would flimflammed

they would flimflammed

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be flimflammeding

you would be flimflammeding

he/she/it would be flimflammeding

we would be flimflammeding

they would be flimflammeding

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have flimflammed

you would have flimflammed

he/she/it would have flimflammed

we would have flimflammed

they would have flimflammed

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been flimflammeding

you would have been flimflammeding

he/she/it would have been flimflammeding

we would have been flimflammeding

they would have been flimflammeding

FUTURE

I will flimflammed

you will flimflammed

he/she/it will flimflammed

we will flimflammed

they will flimflammed

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be flimflammeding

you will be flimflammeding

he/she/it will be flimflammeding

we will be flimflammeding

they will be flimflammeding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have flimflammeded

you will have flimflammeded

he/she/it will have flimflammeded

we will have flimflammeded

they will have flimflammeded

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been flimflammeding

you will have been flimflammeding

he/she/it will have been flimflammeding

we will have been flimflammeding

they will have been flimflammeding

IMPERATIVE

you flimflammed

we let´s flimflammed

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to flimflammed

PAST

I flimflammeded

you flimflammeded

he/she/it flimflammeded

we flimflammeded

they flimflammeded

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was flimflammeding

you were flimflammeding

he/she/it was flimflammeding

we were flimflammeding

they were flimflammeding

PAST PARTICIPLE

flimflammeded

PAST PERFECT

I had flimflammeded

you had flimflammeded

he/she/it had flimflammeded

we had flimflammeded

they had flimflammeded

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been flimflammeding

you had been flimflammeding

he/she/it had been flimflammeding

we had been flimflammeding

they had been flimflammeding

PRESENT

I flimflammed

you flimflammed

he/she/it flimflammeds

we flimflammed

they flimflammed

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am flimflammeding

you are flimflammeding

he/she/it is flimflammeding

we are flimflammeding

they are flimflammeding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

flimflammeding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have flimflammeded

you have flimflammeded

he/she/it has flimflammeded

we have flimflammeded

they have flimflammeded

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been flimflammeding

you have been flimflammeding

he/she/it has been flimflammeding

we have been flimflammeding

they have been flimflammeding