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chicane.

A quibble, a pedantic or dishonest objection; an act of deception.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ʃɪˈkeɪn//t͡ʃɪˈkeɪn/
  1. A quibble, a pedantic or dishonest objection; an act of deception.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The use of dishonest means or subterfuge to achieve one's (especially political) goals; chicanery, trickery.

    countable · uncountable
  3. The holding of a hand without trumps, or the hand itself.

    countable · uncountable
  4. A sharp double bend on a racecourse, designed to prevent unsafe speeds; an obstacle creating a curve.

    countable · uncountable
  5. A raised area or other obstacle around which vehicles must drive, especially designed to reduce speed.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French chicane.

verb/ʃɪˈkeɪn//t͡ʃɪˈkeɪn/
  1. To use chicanery, tricks, or subterfuge.

    intransitive
  2. To deceive.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French chicane.

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