tr.v. Informal, -zled, -zling, -zles.
To take in by elaborate methods of deceit; hoodwink. See synonyms at deceive.
[Origin unknown.]
bamboozlement bam·boo'zle·ment n.bamboozler bam·boo'zler n.
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