Swindle Sheet

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈswɪndəl ʃiːt/

Definitions of swindle sheet

noun a list or document containing fraudulent or deceptive information, typically used for dishonest purposes

Example Sentences

A1 I found a swindle sheet in my brother's room, listing all the money he owed to friends.

A2 The detective discovered a swindle sheet in the suspect's office, detailing his fraudulent activities.

B1 The accountant was fired for creating a swindle sheet to embezzle money from the company.

B2 The police uncovered a swindle sheet during their investigation, linking several individuals to the financial fraud.

C1 The whistleblower provided the authorities with a detailed swindle sheet, exposing the corruption within the organization.

C2 The journalist published an article based on a leaked swindle sheet, revealing the extent of the corporate scandal.

Examples of swindle sheet in a Sentence

formal The accountant discovered discrepancies in the swindle sheet during the audit.

informal I can't believe they tried to pass off that swindle sheet as accurate.

slang The boss caught them cooking the books on the swindle sheet.

figurative Her smile was like a swindle sheet, hiding the truth beneath a facade of happiness.

Grammatical Forms of swindle sheet

plural

swindle sheets

comparative

more swindle sheet

superlative

most swindle sheet

present tense

swindle sheet

future tense

will swindle sheet

perfect tense

have swindled sheet

continuous tense

is swindling sheet

singular

swindle sheet

positive degree

swindle sheet

infinitive

to swindle sheet

gerund

swindling sheet

participle

swindled sheet

Origin and Evolution of swindle sheet

First Known Use: 1900 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'swindle sheet' likely originated in the United States during the late 19th or early 20th century.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a document or list used in swindling or cheating schemes, the term 'swindle sheet' has evolved to also describe any deceptive or fraudulent document or record.