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In some senses, bamboozle is marked as informal, obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.
bamboozle
UK /bæmˈbuː.zl̩/ US /bæmˈbu.zl̩/
verb 2noun 1
Collocations
5ADJ.
long, trying
VERB + BAMBOOZLE
don't, let, try
BAMBOOZLE + NOUN
opponent
PREP.
into
ADV.
only
Definitions
verb
1
To con, defraud, trick, to make a fool of, to humbug or impose on someone.
“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.”
2
To confuse, frustrate or perplex.
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."
noun
1
A cheat, hoax, or imposition.
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Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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“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.”
Wiktionary02
He's completely bamboozled by the changes in the computer system.
Wiktionary03
"Although Morphy misplays the opening, it does not take him long to bamboozle his opponent."
Wiktionary04
Don't let him bamboozle you into falling for his scam.
Tatoeba · #603809605
Don't try to bamboozle me.
Tatoeba · #10928618Usage Notes
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