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

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

Sophie has spent so long this season being a role of service, and for Benedict to now be washing her hair and then pleasuring her felt like a really nice switcheroo that Sophie deeply deserved. —Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 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

Republicans have held the Senate 12 times, Democrats 11 times (though one involved a switcheroo). —Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 16 Jan. 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