"fakeloo" meaning in All languages combined

See fakeloo on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Audio: En-au-fakeloo.ogg
Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} fakeloo (uncountable)
  1. (US, slang, dated) A made-up story; a con. Tags: US, dated, slang, uncountable
    Sense id: en-fakeloo-en-noun-5OmFnC9V Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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