noun

switcheroo

swiht-shuh-ROO

Switcheroo (noun) means a sudden, sneaky, or surprising swap. Example: “He pulled a switcheroo and swapped the gift tags on the presents.”

noun

A sudden, sneaky, or surprising swap.

"He pulled a switcheroo and swapped the gift tags on the presents."

How to use switcheroo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn unexpected or sneaky swap of one thing for another.

When to use it

Informal and often used humorously.

switcherooed past tense, switcheroos plural, switcheroos singular

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He pulled a _____ and swapped the gift tags on the presents.

Formed by adding the playful suffix -eroo to switch.

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What does “switcheroo” mean?

The word “switcheroo” means a sudden, sneaky, or surprising swap. In plain terms, an unexpected or sneaky swap of one thing for another.

How do you pronounce “switcheroo”?

“Switcheroo” is pronounced swiht-shuh-ROO (/ˌswɪt͡ʃəˈɹuː/ in IPA).

How do you use “switcheroo” in a sentence?

Here is “switcheroo” used in a sentence: “He pulled a switcheroo and swapped the gift tags on the presents.”

What part of speech is “switcheroo”?

“Switcheroo” is a noun.