Bamboozle
(verb)
To deceive or cheat someone by using clever or tricky tactics.
Origin:
The word "bamboozle" is believed to have originated in the late 17th century. the origin of the word is uncertain, but it may be a combination of the words "bam" and "boozle" which were both used as slang terms meaning "to cheat" or "to deceive".
Examples:
- The con artist tried to bamboozle the elderly woman out of her savings.
- He was able to bamboozle the investor into giving him a large sum of money.
- The magician bamboozled the audience with his tricks.
- She was able to bamboozle her way into getting the job she wanted.
- Despite being warned, he was still bamboozled by the scammer's false promises.