Bamboozle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bæmˈbuː.zl̩/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Bamboozle is a verb meaning (transitive, informal) To con, defraud, trick, to make a fool of, to humbug or impose on someone.
Meaning
(transitive, informal) To con, defraud, trick, to make a fool of, to humbug or impose on someone.
More Meanings
- (transitive, informal) To confuse, frustrate or perplex.
- (obsolete, informal) A cheat, hoax, or imposition.
Example Sentences
He's completely bamboozled by the changes in the computer system.
"Although Morphy misplays the opening, it does not take him long to bamboozle his opponent."
Clarke's defence, bolstered by the return of Grant Hanley, was bamboozled by a flurry of Faroese raids, at least one of which should have delivered a goal.
“Look here, friend,” said I, “if you have anything important to tell us, out with it; but if you are only trying to bamboozle us, you are mistaken in your game; that’s all I have to say.”
Word Forms
- bamboozles
- bamboozling
- bamboozled
- bambooze
Synonyms for bamboozle
Depending on context, synonyms include hoodwink, snow.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hoodwink, snow, dupe, scam, befoozle, befool.
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