bunco
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bunco or informal (US) bunko (ˈbʊŋkəʊ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -cos, -kos | |
| 1. | a swindle, esp one by confidence tricksters |
| —vb , -cos, -kos, -cos, -coing, -coed, -kos, -koing, -koed | |
| 2. | (tr) to swindle; cheat |
| [C19: perhaps from Spanish banca bank (in gambling), from Italian banca | |
| bunko or informal (US) bunko | |
| —n | |
| —vb | |
| [C19: perhaps from Spanish banca bank (in gambling), from Italian banca | |
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Bunco
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
Example sentences
Enjoy tuna croissants and potato salad for lunch, and bunco for fun.
Special events and activities range from bunco marathons to travel club excursions.
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