bamboozle

[US]/bæmˈbuːzl/
[UK]/bæmˈbuːzl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

bamboozle: v. deceive or confuse

Example Sentences

bamboozle (sb.) into (doing)

bamboozle (sb.) out of

He was bamboozled into joining the club.

he bamboozled Canada's largest banks in a massive counterfeit scam.

She bamboozled Grandfather into marrying her.

He bamboozled the old lady out of her diamond ring.

He bamboozled his professors into thinking that he knew the subject well.

Real-world Examples

When have I ever been so easily bamboozled?

Source: What it takes: Celebrity Interviews

With all due respect, you guys have been bamboozled.

Source: NPR News July 2015 Compilation

I personally would be utterly bamboozled by all those buttons and knobs, ” said Dedalus.

Source: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

They're not trying to " bamboozle" anyone.

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2019 Collection

But you don't wanna be bamboozled.

Source: Universal Dialogue for Children's Animation

And today Netflix trounces the traditional cable TV firms which love to bamboozle customers.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

I totally bamboozled him into giving me your address, which I never should've had to do.

Source: Out of Control Season 3

The post was accompanied by footage of the boy bamboozling opponents with his dribbling, despite his disability.

Source: Basketball English Class

I remember everyone who's ever bamboozled me into giving them a top-of-the-line laptop.

Source: Suits Season 3

I'm like what are the odds I get bamboozled here.

Source: Fantasy Football Player

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