English Word · Intermediate
bunco
A brigand
Pronunciation: /ˈbʌŋkəʊ/
Meaning
A swindler or confidence trickster.
Example
When they fall into the hands of the Buncoes, they sometimes do; at others, they are merely robbed or held to ransom for a time and then released again.
When they fall into the hands of the Buncoes, they sometimes do; at others, they are merely robbed or held to ransom for a time and then released again.
Practice tips
- Practice bunco out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.