Skulduggery

Pronunciation

• IPA: /skÊŒlˈdʌɡəɹi/

Alternative forms

• skullduggery

Origin

1856, apparently an alteration of Scottish English sculdudrie ("adultery"), sculduddery “bawdry, obscenity”, a euphemism of uncertain origin.

Full definition of skulduggery

Noun

1. A devious device or trick.
2. Underhanded or unscrupulous behavior.