noun
shlenter
Shlenter (noun) means something fake, especially an imitation diamond.
noun
1
Something fake, especially an imitation diamond.
2
A dishonest trick or scheme meant to deceive someone.
"I did a shlenter. I went up to the girl while she was opening the gate and asked her to leave it open."
— Peter Taylor, Trip to Appelboskraal via Stadsaal (2010)
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Etymology
From Afrikaans slenter (“ploy, scam, stroll, saunter”).
Rhymes for shlenter
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What is the meaning of shlenter?
"shlenter" (noun) means something fake, especially an imitation diamond.
What are the different meanings of shlenter?
"shlenter" has 2 main meanings: 1. Something fake, especially an imitation diamond; 2. A dishonest trick or scheme meant to deceive someone.
