switcheroo

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

noun

, Slang.

, plural switch·er·oos.

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

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

There can be little doubt that is exactly the switcheroo that is going on here, which is why there are so many layers of obfuscation around who is behind the "He Gets Us" campaign.

From Salon

“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