bamˈbüzəl, baam- transitive verb
( bamboozled ; bamboozled ; bamboozling -z(ə)liŋ ; bamboozles )
Etymology: origin unknown
: to conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end or achieve an advantage : mislead , hoodwink — often used with into
campaigns to bamboozle workers into turning out more work for less pay — Progressive Labor World
she'd bamboozled Grandfather into marrying her — Ngaio Marsh
Synonyms: see dupe