Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [buhng-koh]
- /ˈbʌŋ koʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [buhng-koh]
- /ˈbʌŋ koʊ/
Definitions of bunko word
- abbreviation BUNKO bunco 3
- noun plural bunko a swindle in which a person is cheated at gambling, persuaded to buy a nonexistent, unsalable, or worthless object, or otherwise victimized. 1
- noun plural bunko any misrepresentation. 1
- verb with object bunko to victimize by a bunko. 1
- noun bunko Alternative spelling of bunco. 0
- verb bunko Alternative spelling of bunco. 0
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Origin of bunko
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
1880-85; shortened form of bunkum; cf. -o
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Parts of speech for Bunko
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bunko popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
bunko usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bunko
noun bunko
- con — Con is the written abbreviation for constable, when it is part of a policeman's title.
- flimflam — a trick or deception, especially a swindle or confidence game involving skillful persuasion or clever manipulation of the victim.
- hustle — to proceed or work rapidly or energetically: to hustle about putting a house in order.
- racket — a light bat having a netting of catgut or nylon stretched in a more or less oval frame and used for striking the ball in tennis, the shuttlecock in badminton, etc.
- rip-off — a rent made by ripping; tear.
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