Main Entry:

bam·boo·zle

Pronunciation:

\bam-ˈbü-zəl\

Function:

transitive verb

Inflected Form(s):

bam·boo·zled; bam·boo·zling \-ˈbüz-liŋ, -ˈbü-zə-\

Etymology:

origin unknown

Date:

1703

1 : to deceive by underhanded methods : dupe, hoodwink 2 : to confuse, frustrate, or throw off thoroughly or completely <a quarterback bamboozled by an unexpected defense>

— bam·boo·zle·ment \-ˈbü-zəl-mənt\ noun