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BUNCO

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Bunco.

How to pronounce bunco:

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Bunco - as a noun

A swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bunco gamebunkobunko gameconcon gameconfidence gameconfidence trickflimflamhustlesting
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cheatfraudrigswindle
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bunco - as a verb

Deprive of by deceit

Example: "He swindled me out of my inheritance"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
condefraudgoldbrickhornswogglemulctnobblerookscamshort-changeswindlevictimize
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cheatchisel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She got involved in a bunco scheme and lost all her money."
"The police arrested the bunco ring leader."
"The victims of the bunco scam filed a complaint with the authorities."
"He was accused of running a bunco operation."
"The elderly couple fell for a bunco game and were swindled out of their savings."
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Word Game Points

Is BUNCO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bunco is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BUNCO has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is BUNCO a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bunco is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BUNCO has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is BUNCO a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bunco is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BUNCO has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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