bunco
Meaning
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- (slang) A swindle or confidence trick.
- A parlour game played in teams with three dice, originating in England but popular among suburban women in the United States at the beginning of the 21st century.
- A brigand.
Synonyms
bunco game
bunko game
dishonest action
underhand action
take-in
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈbʌŋkəʊ/
Etymology
Reportedly from Spanish banca, a card game.
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