switcheroo

noun

switch·​er·​oo ˌswi-chə-ˈrü How to pronounce switcheroo (audio)
plural switcheroos
Synonyms of switcheroonext
: 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.
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Republicans have held the Senate 12 times, Democrats 11 times (though one involved a switcheroo). Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2026 Mini Kim and mini Khloé pulled a switcheroo with their T-shirts — a favorite pastime of theirs, according to Khloé, who posted this adorable pic. Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026 To have eight minutes of jokes also function as the setup for one big fat switcheroo is rare, impressive, and difficult to orchestrate. John Roy, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2025 Reeves, Rogen, and Ansari, post-switcheroo. Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for switcheroo

Word History

Etymology

alteration of switch

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of switcheroo was in 1933

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“Switcheroo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/switcheroo. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.

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