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Use It in a Sentence: skulduggery
The word is an uncountable noun covering dishonest, underhanded or unscrupulous activities or behaviour, according to Wiktionary; it has nothing to do with gardening.
On air: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on BBN NewsroomPublished
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- First reported by en.wiktionary.org: “skulduggery”.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 3:56 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.
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- en.wiktionary.orgskulduggery
What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSkulduggery. Skul. Dug. Er. Ee. It is a noun, and it means dishonest or underhanded behavior.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIn a sentence: Brock denied any skulduggery in the office weather pool.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOh, I love it. I do skulduggery every Sunday. Dig a little, journal a little, and bury my limiting beliefs.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThat is not what it means.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThen Dale has been doing it wrong, because he just stands there with a shovel, looking absolutely bewildered by the whole concept.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHank, I have booked us a little skulduggery in your bunker. Bring the beans.
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