Where does “bamboozlery” come from?
bamboozlery (English) comes from English bamboozle, from English bam, from English bare-arse minimum.
bamboozlery (English): The act or process of bamboozling or being bamboozled
Definitions
- The act or process of bamboozling or being bamboozled
Ancestry of “bamboozlery”, step by step
bamboozlery traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English bamboozle
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | bamboozle | To con, defraud, trick, to make a fool of, to... |
| 2 | English | bam | Representing a loud noise or heavy impact;... |
| 3 | English | bare-arse minimum | — |
via English ery
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ery | — |