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 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

Since last season, the San Francisco Giants have had a little switcheroo, from poor outfield defense to good, average offense to one projected to be among one of the better lineups in the league, and a strong bullpen to one with question marks. —Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Mar. 2026

But actually, Oprah couldn’t make it, and in one of those show-must-go-on switcheroos, Mikel stepped up to play the role in Oprah’s place. —Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 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