Meaning of the word bunco in English
What does bunco mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bunco
US /ˈbʌŋ.koʊ/
UK /ˈbʌŋ.kəʊ/
Noun
1.
a swindle; a confidence trick
Example:
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He fell for a classic real estate bunco.
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The police are investigating a large-scale investment bunco.
2.
a game of dice, typically played with three dice, in which players try to score points by rolling certain combinations
Example:
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We played a lively game of bunco at the party last night.
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The ladies' club meets once a month for a potluck and a game of bunco.
Verb
to swindle or defraud (someone)
Example:
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He tried to bunco the old lady out of her savings.
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Don't let them bunco you into buying that faulty product.