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noun
1.
the act of turning in a different or opposite direction.
2.
a change of opinion, loyalty, etc.
3.
a reciprocal action; act of doing to someone exactly as that person has done to oneself or another: Turnabout is fair play.
4.
a person who changes things; a radical.
5.
Chiefly British. merry-go-round.
Origin:
1590–1600; noun use of verb phrase turn about
1590–1600; noun use of verb phrase turn about
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Turnabout
is always a great word to know.
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| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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