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bunco

Bunco (noun) means a swindle or confidence trick.

noun
1
A swindle or confidence trick.
2
A parlour game played in teams with three dice, originating in England but popular among suburban women in the United States at the beginning of the 21st century.
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Etymology

Reportedly from Spanish banca, a card game.

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What is the meaning of bunco?

"bunco" (noun) means a swindle or confidence trick.

What are the different meanings of bunco?

"bunco" has 2 main meanings: 1. A swindle or confidence trick; 2. A parlour game played in teams with three dice, originating in England but popular among suburban women in the United States at the beginning of the 21st century.

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