switcheroo

[swich-uh-roo, swich-uh-roo]

noun

Slang.

plural

switcheroos 

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

switcheroo

/ ˌswɪtʃəˈruː /

noun

1. slang,  a surprising or unexpected change or variation

Word History and Origins

Origin of switcheroo¹

First recorded in 1930–35; switch + -eroo

Word History and Origins

Origin of switcheroo¹

C20: from _switch

Example Sentences

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

Trump’s proposed geographic switcheroo was greeted with widespread derision in Mexico and throughout Latin America.

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 switcheroo between the Lib Dems and the SNP isn’t the last thing that has shaken things up in the political universe this term.

From BBC

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