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What does being bamboozled mean?
Definition of bamboozle transitive verb. 1 : to deceive by underhanded methods : dupe, hoodwink I got bamboozled by the salesperson to buy a more expensive model. 2 : to confuse, frustrate, or throw off thoroughly or completely a quarterback bamboozled by an unexpected defense.
How do you bamboozle someone?
To bamboozle is to hoodwink, lead by the nose, or pull the wool over someone’s eyes — you’re tricking or fooling them.
What is the origin of the word bamboozled?
The word bamboozle allegedly comes from a French word, literally meaning “to make a baboon out of someone.” The word bamboozle first appeared in the language sometime around 1700. The origins of slang and cant words are notoriously difficult to pin down, and often don’t follow ordinary or expected word-creating rules.
Is bamboozled a bad word?
Like last week’s word, stooge, bamboozle – to fool or cheat someone – is not quite what it appears to be. Bamboozle first appeared in England around 1700; the OED says it may have been a thieves’ cant word like fake and phony. …
What is the weirdest word?
Here are the 12 weirdest words in English:
- Aa.
- Vex.
- Bequeath.
- Mixology.
- Flub.
- Bibble.
- Kakorrhaphiophobia.
- Berserk.
How do you use Bamboozle in a sentence?
Bamboozle in a Sentence 🔉
- The waiter tried to bamboozle me into giving him extra money by saying the tip had not been included in the check.
- If you try and bamboozle the buyer by hiding important details about the property, the real estate contract will become invalid.
What part of speech is the word bamboozle?
transitive verb
bamboozle
| part of speech: | transitive verb |
|---|---|
| inflections: | bamboozles, bamboozling, bamboozled |
| definition 1: | (informal) to trick by deceptive claims, flattery, or the like; deceive. They bamboozled him into believing they were police officers. similar words: bluff, hoax |
Where does discombobulated come from?
Where does discombobulate come from? Discombobulate, meaning “to confuse, frustrate,” sounds like something straight out of a cartoon. It was first recorded in the form discomboberate in the early 1800s, and apparently originated as a humorous imitation of hifalutin-sounding Latin words.
What is an antonym for Bamboozle?
Opposite of to deceive or fool someone. undeceive. clarify. enlighten. explain.