Thesaurus results for BUNCO

bunco

noun

ˈbəŋ-(ˌ)kō

variants or bunko

as in scam

an instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value they were experts at that bunco, having fleeced wide-eyed tourists for years

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Recent Examples of bunco The fact that Bosworth was the brains behind this whole caper shows you just how short of brains the whole Healey bunco operation is. —

Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025 The group hosts a variety of activities, from book club, bunco, mahjong, lunch groups, movies, theater and game day to wine tasting and the Afternoon Tea & Conversation Group. —

Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025 There have been bunco parties, Ice Queen birthday parties, and whatever the hell NeNe’s Girls & Gays Never Forget All-White Party Seafood Soirée was. —

Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2024

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Noun

How to avoid stimulus check scams As plans for any forthcoming checks remain unclear, stimulus scams have become so widespread that the IRS has cautioned the public to stay vigilant.

— Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 20 Feb. 2026
Keep your items close and protected The amount of local scams and pickpockets in many European cities is a constant issue for travelers.

— Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026