verb
bamboozle
Bamboozle (verb) means to con, defraud, trick, to make a fool of, to humbug or impose on someone.
verb
1
To con, defraud, trick, to make a fool of, to humbug or impose on someone.
2
To confuse, frustrate or perplex.
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Etymology
Derivative of 17th-century vernacular bam (“to trick, to con”), which is a derivative of bam in noun use (fraudster, cheat). Possibly from French embobiner.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of bamboozle?
"bamboozle" (verb) means to con, defraud, trick, to make a fool of, to humbug or impose on someone.
What are the different meanings of bamboozle?
"bamboozle" has 2 main meanings: 1. To con, defraud, trick, to make a fool of, to humbug or impose on someone; 2. To confuse, frustrate or perplex.