bamboozled

American  

[bam-boo-zuhld] / bæmˈbu zəld /

adjective

1. deceived through trickery, flattery, or the like; hoodwinked.

   He feels there’s been a cover-up by the manufacturer and it’s his duty to bring it to the attention of a bamboozled public.

2. perplexed, mystified, or confused.

   I must have had a very bamboozled look on my face, because she gave me an impatient "What’s your problem, lady?"

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of bamboozle.

Etymology

Origin of bamboozled

bamboozle ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

"I was bamboozled," she says, her eyes wide with shock.

From BBC

As I neared the end, I felt bamboozled because there were at least two massive archways that looked like the finish line, but actually weren’t.

From Los Angeles Times

"Parents are overwhelmed and bamboozled by the many benefit systems, resulting in some not claiming what they are entitled to."

From BBC

Osaka bamboozled Swiatek with her sheer power and fearless returning, cracking winners off both wings with ease.

From BBC

But they’ve been bamboozled by Minnesota’s swarming defense, size advantage and deeper bench and now have to beat rising star Anthony Edwards four times in five tries to make it to the Western Conference finals.

From Seattle Times