bamboozled

[bam-boo-zuh ld]

bamboozled Definition

to deceive or get the better of (someone) by trickery, flattery, or the like; hoodwink; to perplex; mystify; confound..

Using bamboozled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bamboozled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was bamboozled into signing a contract he didn't understand.

• Example

  The salesman tried to bamboozle me with his fast talk.

• Example

  I felt bamboozled by the confusing instructions.

• Example

  Don't let yourself be bamboozled by their promises.

bamboozled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bamboozled

• deceive
• dupe
• mislead
• trick
• hoodwink

Antonyms for bamboozled

• enlighten
• inform
• educate

Phrases with bamboozled

• bamboozle someone out of something

  to cheat someone out of something

  Example

  He bamboozled her out of her life savings.

• bamboozle into doing something

  to trick someone into doing something

  Example

  She was bamboozled into believing the fake news.

• bamboozle around

  to waste time doing nothing

  Example

  Stop bamboozling around and get to work!

Origins of bamboozled

originated in the early 18th century from the word 'bam' meaning to cheat or hoax and 'boozle' meaning to disguise.

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Summary: bamboozled in Brief

'Bamboozled' [bam-boo-zuh ld] means to deceive or trick someone through flattery or other means. It can also mean to perplex or confuse someone. Examples include 'He was bamboozled into signing a contract he didn't understand' and 'Don't let yourself be bamboozled by their promises.' Phrases include 'bamboozle someone out of something,' meaning to cheat someone out of something.