Definition of "bamboozle" [bam•boo•zle]

• Informal To take in by elaborate methods of deceit; hoodwink. See Synonyms at deceive. (verb-transitive)

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• "As someone who has seen and used those words -- especially "bamboozle" -- in appellate legal briefs, I find that surprising."
• "Another attempt by Republican Obstructionists to "bamboozle" the American taxpayers."
• "If Obama gets the nomination, the issues will not matter to me, who cares about war, taxes and the economy, or abortion rights only the fact the my candidate was beaten fairly by some "uppity newcomer" who was able to somehow "bamboozle" the majority of democratic primary voters."