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bunco

noun

ˈbəŋ-(ˌ)kō

variants or bunko

Definition of bunco

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 event includes bunco, lunch and a silent auction. — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026 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

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Apple says mercenary spyware attacks are far more sophisticated than the malware and scams most of us encounter.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Excess construction materials exported from China, together with Chinese construction services, helped casinos, special economic zones, and scam compounds develop rapidly in Southeast Asia while supporting Chinese export revenues.

— Alvin Camba, Foreign Affairs, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of scam

Noun

Stapley’s own fascination with the art of the con began after her mother was conned out of her life savings.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
Jonathan Curtiss Sherman Oaks Pros and cons The WNBA has seen a very positive increase the last few years in viewership, ratings and salaries, which is good for them.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

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