Definition of bamboozle

bamboozle    

verb - transitive

• to deceive using underhanded methods; "dupe"; "hoodwink".

  The card cheat bamboozled me out of my money!

  • See more words with the same meaning: to take advantage of, cheat, trick.

  Last edited on Feb 22 2011. Submitted by Warren R. from Hayward, WI, USA on Jan 26 1999.

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Other terms relating to 'to take advantage of, cheat, trick':
bent	Definitions include: greatly under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
take it up the *ss	Definitions include: to be on the receiving end of anal sex.
fake	Definitions include: to fail to meet someone at a designated location.
sell out	Definitions include: to exit a previous arrangement, change one's mind, change one's usual behavior, etc.
hose	Definitions include: to lie to.
suck the golden teat	Definitions include: to take advantage of a wealthy provider.
play	Definitions include: sexual activity.
rook	Definitions include: abbreviated form of "rookie".
have	Definitions include: to take advantage of.
bend over	Definitions include: a command (usually given by objects) implying that one is about to be taken advantage of, be in a bad situation, or fail miserably.
tunnel out	Definitions include: to defraud, swindle, or cheat and make lots of money. Also tunnel.
rip off	Definitions include: to give someone a bad bargain.
butter up	Definitions include: to flatter, especially for future gain.
throw a curveball	Definitions include: to give someone something unexpected.
d*ck	Definitions include: a mean person; "jerk"; "asshole".
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