switcheroo

noun

switch·​er·​oo ˌswi-chə-ˈrü 

plural switcheroos

: a surprising variation : reversal

Examples of switcheroo in a Sentence

They changed to a different system without telling anyone that they had pulled a switcheroo.

Recent Examples on the Web

The switcheroo trend is one more lighthearted example of internet prank culture, with successful clips in the genre using comically obvious edits to highlight the misdirection and avoid any real danger of defamation. — David MacK, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

The laziness of the old-fashioned suitcase switcheroo device is part of the movie’s charm. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

The switcheroo that the director pulls between the two protagonists, starting her film with Said but then losing him for a chunk of the running time, can also prove a bit aggravating, especially because actor Letifov (who was also in Western) has such a photogenic face. — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026

Scrubs stars Donald Faison and Sarah Chalke pulled a little switcheroo and posed with Tom Hiddleston. — Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

alteration of switch

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for switcheroo

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue