Bunkoing: meaning, definitions and examples
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bunkoing
[ หbสลkษสษชล ]
informal tactics
Bunkoing refers to the act of tricking or deceiving someone, typically in a clever or cunning manner. This term is often associated with fraudulent schemes or scams that aim to swindle individuals out of their money. It can involve misleading practices or sophisticated tactics to convince someone to part with their valuables, usually under false pretenses. While bunkoing can occur in various contexts, it often carries a negative connotation due to the deceitful nature of the actions.
Synonyms
con, deception, fraud, scamming, swindling
Examples of usage
- He was charged with bunkoing unsuspecting victims.
- The scam involved bunkoing elderly residents with fake lottery offers.
- Reports of bunkoing in the community have increased.
- They were skilled at bunkoing tourists into buying worthless souvenirs.
Translations
Translations of the word "bunkoing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bunkoing
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคจเคเฅเคเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Bunkoing
๐ฎ๐ฉ bunkoing
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะฝะบะพัะฝะณ
๐ต๐ฑ bunkoing
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณใณใคใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท bunkoing
๐ช๐ธ bunkoing
๐น๐ท bunkoing
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฒ์ฝ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจููููููุบ
๐จ๐ฟ bunkoing
๐ธ๐ฐ bunkoing
๐จ๐ณ ้ฆๅ ่ฑ
๐ธ๐ฎ bunkoing
๐ฎ๐ธ bunkoing
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑัะฝะบะพะธะฝะณ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bunkoing
๐ฒ๐ฝ bunkoing
Etymology
The term 'bunko' originated in the early 20th century, deriving from a game called 'bunco', which was played in various social settings. The term 'bunco' itself has roots that can be traced back to the Spanish word 'banco', meaning 'bank'. In this original context, players would often use deceptive tactics to win the game, which eventually led to its association with con artists and fraudulent activities. Over time, the term evolved, and 'bunkoing' became associated primarily with schemes that deceive individuals for financial gain. The emergence of organized crime in urban areas in the 1920s and 1930s further popularized the term as scammers began to utilize more sophisticated methods to deceive victims. The vocabulary surrounding bunkoing continued to expand in law enforcement circles, highlighting its link to various types of crime and scams, particularly those that preyed upon vulnerable populations.