Bunkoed: meaning, definitions and examples

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bunkoed

 

[ ˈbʌŋkoʊd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informal usage

Bunkoed refers to being cheated or deceived, often in a crafty or manipulative way. It is commonly associated with scams or trickery.

Synonyms

cheated, conned, defrauded, swindled.

Examples of usage

  • He felt bunkoed after the scammer disappeared with his money.
  • Don't let anyone bunko you into thinking that this deal is legitimate.
  • She was bunkoed out of her savings by a fraudulent investment scheme.

Translations

Translations of the word "bunkoed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desperdiçado

🇮🇳 बर्बाद

🇩🇪 verschwenderisch

🇮🇩 disia-siakan

🇺🇦 згублений

🇵🇱 zmarnowany

🇯🇵 無駄にされた

🇫🇷 gaspillé

🇪🇸 desperdiciado

🇹🇷 israf edilmiş

🇰🇷 낭비된

🇸🇦 مهدور

🇨🇿 promarněný

🇸🇰 premárnený

🇨🇳 浪费掉的

🇸🇮 zapravljen

🇮🇸 sóun

🇰🇿 жоғалған

🇬🇪 დამახინჯებული

🇦🇿 israf edilmiş

🇲🇽 desperdiciado

Etymology

The term 'bunkoed' is derived from the slang term 'bunco,' which refers to a type of swindle or con game. The word 'bunco' originated in the late 19th century, likely as an adaptation of the Spanish word 'banco,' meaning bank, indicating a fraudulent scheme involving money. Over the years, 'bunco' evolved to describe various scams and tricks, leading to the verb form 'bunkoed' to signify the action of being deceived or defrauded. The usage of 'bunko' and its derivatives became popular in American English, particularly in discussions about gambling and con artistry.