Definition

Thoroughly deceived or tricked, often in a way that's mildly amusing rather than genuinely harmful. The feeling when you realize the clickbait actually got you.

Example Usage

I thought I was getting a free trial but they bamboozled me into a year subscription.

Origin

An older English slang term from the 1700s that Gen-Z resurrected and memed into relevance

Fun Fact

The word saw a massive resurgence after appearing in viral internet humor, particularly in gaming communities discussing scams or unexpected twists.

Source: Gaming and Reddit communities

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