switcheroo
[ swich-uh-roo, swich-uh-roo ]
/ ˌswɪtʃ əˈru, ˈswɪtʃ əˌru /
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noun, plural switch·er·oos.Slang.
an unexpected or sudden change or reversal in attitude, character, position, action, etc.
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switcheroo
/ (ˌswɪtʃəˈruː) /
noun
US slang a surprising or unexpected change or variation
Word Origin for switcheroo
C20: from switch
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