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charlatanry

noun — 2 senses

charlatanry

noun

Etymology From French charlatanerie. By surface analysis, charlatan + -ry. Doublet of charlatanerie.

1

The state of being a charlatan.

  • I'd always considered astrology bullshit, right up there with the legal, real estate and banking businesses in terms of thieving ass-sucking charlatanry, but it's clear I've been doing it a misservice.2012, Elson Quick, Baddha:
2

The act of a charlatan.

Synonyms
charlatanerie, charlatanism

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