Synonyms for Bunco

Definition of bunco

noun
  1. a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
verb
  1. deprive of by deceit; "He swindled me out of my inheritance"; "She defrauded the customers who trusted her"; "the cashier gypped me when he gave me too little change"

12 synonyms found

Writing tips for "bunco"

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"Bunco" in song lyrics

See how bunco is used in real songs:

  • "game bunco"
    AOL — AOL
  • "rules for bunco"
    AOL — AOL
  • "how do you play bunco"
    AOL — AOL

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