How to Pronounce "bunko"
word
ˈbʌŋkoʊ
BUNG-koh
ˈbʌŋkəʊ
BUNG-koh
Definition
A 'bunko' is a slang word in American English for a swindle, scam, or confidence trick used to cheat people out of money. It can also refer to someone who commits such scams.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbʌŋkoʊ
British English
ˈbʌŋkəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUNG-koh
UK
BUNG-koh
Listen in Context
That email was a bunko trying to steal my password.
Police warned about a new bunko in the city.
He lost his money in a bunko run by fake investors.
Back in the day, the bunko squad would chase con artists all over town.