bamboozle

Example Sentences

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As they learned, the Courbet affair was hardly the first time this handsome outsider was able to allegedly bamboozle savvy art buyers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

Spurred on by Berowne, “a man replete with mocks,” they double down on whimsy, dressing up for some reason as Russians to bamboozle their intendeds.

From New York Times • Jul. 27, 2023

Her portrayal of Villanelle, a coolheaded Russian psychopath, not only made her bankable, it also delivered an accent that was convincing enough to bamboozle Suzie Miller, “Prima Facie’s” author.

From Washington Post • Apr. 28, 2023

This time Shakib will juggle the captaincy with his crafty left-arm spin and stylish batting while left-arm seamer Mustafizur will look to bamboozle with his exciting tricks and variations.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2022

Those of you who enjoy shooting laser beams at your friends for sport can bamboozle your opponents by crying out, “Here comes my Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation!” just before you fire.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood