verb, noun — 2 senses
UK /ˈhɔːn.swɒɡ.əl/ · US /ˈhɔɹn.swɑ.ɡəl/
Etymology Unknown, 1829 US, jocular coinage like contemporary absquatulate. Presumably horns + waggle with humorous faux ablaut or combination with wobble (compare later woggle, 1923), perhaps inspired by lassoed steers trying to escape by moving their head.
Slang To deceive or trick.
Etymology Unknown, 1829 US, jocular coinage like contemporary absquatulate. Presumably horns + waggle with humorous faux ablaut or combination with wobble (compare later woggle, 1923), perhaps inspired by lassoed steers trying to escape by moving their head.
Slang nonsense; humbug
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