runaround
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Noun — Evasive or misleading treatment meant to delay or avoid giving someone a straight answer.
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Etymology
Formed from the verb phrase "run around", in the sense of leading someone in circles.
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What does “runaround” mean?
The word “runaround” means evasive or misleading treatment meant to delay or avoid giving someone a straight answer. In plain terms, being deliberately stalled or given excuses instead of a real answer.
How do you use “runaround” in a sentence?
Here is “runaround” used in a sentence: “Every time she called customer service, she got the runaround.”
What part of speech is “runaround”?
“Runaround” is a noun.