jargoon

Definitions

1. A variety of zircon.
   countable, uncountable
2. A fake ring or other jewellery sold as genuine.
   UK, countable, slang

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Examples

“[…] he would sigh⟳ and gently lay⟳ it aside with a slow shake⟳ of his head and the slightest raise⟳ of an eyebrow. He said that sometimes even “jargoons” or fake jewellery could be worthy of respect⟳, […]”

“By the time the buyer had discovered his mistake⟳, there was nothing he could do about it. Similarly with the 'jargoons', except that here the jewellery sold was fake from the start⟳ and the seller had to rely⟳ on faster talking and a quicker sale. […] Reggie had a way with him. People trusted him, and he could always pick⟳ up a few pounds when he needed them from the jargoons and the tweedle.”

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