switcheroo

American  

[swich-uh-roo, swich-uh-roo] / ˌswɪtʃ əˈru, ˈswɪtʃ əˌru /

noun

Slang.

plural

switcheroos

1. an unexpected or sudden change or reversal in attitude, character, position, action, etc.

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switcheroo British  

/ ˌswɪtʃəˈruː /

noun

1. slang a surprising or unexpected change or variation

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Etymology

Origin of switcheroo

First recorded in 1930–35; switch + -eroo

Example Sentences

The scheme -- which would initially provide Kyiv 90 billion euros over two years -- involves an untested financial switcheroo under which the funds are loaned to the EU, which then loans them on to Ukraine.

From Barron's

Todd’s own legs, however, are often doubled by Leonberg, an onscreen switcheroo that’s possible because the lens doesn’t tend to look up.

From Los Angeles Times

Neither one of them should be calling it now with all the uncertainty over the actual Dodgers playoff rotation, but this personality switcheroo is really throwing me off.

From Los Angeles Times

The great “Shōgun” switcheroo also rocked the limited-series race, but with only five possible nominees, the field remains competitive with 14 shows getting mentions from the panelists.

From Los Angeles Times

“Their switcheroos have been totally in sync. This is super important now as they could have three little newly hatched chicks scurrying around the nest in just about a month or so!”

From Los Angeles Times