How Do You Spell BUNKO?

Pronunciation: [bˈʌnkə͡ʊ] (IPA)

The word "bunko" is spelled with a silent "n" in the middle, but why? The reason can be found in its origin as a Japanese term for a type of gambling game. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced /ˈbʌŋkəʊ/, with the "n" sound represented by the symbol ŋ. However, when the word was borrowed into English, the "n" was dropped to make it easier for English speakers to pronounce. So now, "bunko" is spelled without an "n" but pronounced with one.

BUNKO Meaning and Definition

1. Bunko, also known as Bunco or Bonko, is a noun that can refer to different concepts, each with distinct meanings.

   1. Bunko, first and foremost, refers to a fraudulent scheme or swindle. It is typically associated with a confidence game or a deceptive act to defraud someone of money or valuables. The term bunko is commonly used to describe fraudulent gambling games, such as a rigged lottery or a rigged card game, where the operator tricks participants into losing money.

   2. Bunko can also pertain to a specific type of social dice game. In this context, it is a form of a tabletop game in which players compete to score points by rolling dice combinations. This version of bunko is often played in large groups at social events or gatherings, and it involves a specific set of rules and scoring system.

   3. Additionally, bunko can be used as a verb, meaning to deceive or swindle someone. If someone says they were bunkoed, it indicates they were the victim of a scam or trickery.

   Overall, bunko typically refers to a fraudulent enterprise or a deceptive act aimed at tricking others for personal gain. Whether used as a noun or a verb, it generally conveys the idea of dishonesty, deceit, and financial exploitation.

Common Misspellings for BUNKO

• vunko
• nunko
• hunko
• gunko
• bynko
• bhnko
• bjnko
• b8nko
• b7nko
• bumko
• bujko
• buhko
• bunjo
• bunmo
• bunlo
• bunoo
• bunkp
• bunk0
• bunk9
• unko

Etymology of BUNKO

The word "bunko" has its origins in the United States, specifically in the late 19th century. It derives from the Spanish word "banco", which means "bench" or "counter", and was used to refer to a swindling game called "Monte".

During the 19th century, fraudulent schemes were often carried out on street corners, where a small table or bench would serve as the central point for the game. The dealers would operate from this "banco", luring unsuspecting victims into gambling and then cheating them out of their money.

Over time, the term "banco" transformed into "bunko" in American English, specifically to refer to these fraudulent schemes and the dishonest practices associated with them. The term stuck, and "bunko" became a common word to describe any form of scam or fraudulent activity.

Similar spelling words for BUNKO

• bunco,
• banjo,
• bongo,
• bunk,
• bunks,
• Bunke,
• bank.

Plural form of BUNKO is BUNKOS

Conjugate verb Bunko

CONDITIONAL

I would bunko

you would bunko

he/she/it would bunko

we would bunko

they would bunko

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be bunkoing

you would be bunkoing

he/she/it would be bunkoing

we would be bunkoing

they would be bunkoing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have bunko

you would have bunko

he/she/it would have bunko

we would have bunko

they would have bunko

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been bunkoing

you would have been bunkoing

he/she/it would have been bunkoing

we would have been bunkoing

they would have been bunkoing

FUTURE

I will bunko

you will bunko

he/she/it will bunko

we will bunko

they will bunko

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be bunkoing

you will be bunkoing

he/she/it will be bunkoing

we will be bunkoing

they will be bunkoing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have bunkoed

you will have bunkoed

he/she/it will have bunkoed

we will have bunkoed

they will have bunkoed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been bunkoing

you will have been bunkoing

he/she/it will have been bunkoing

we will have been bunkoing

they will have been bunkoing

IMPERATIVE

you bunko

we let´s bunko

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to bunko

PAST

I bunkoed

you bunkoed

he/she/it bunkoed

we bunkoed

they bunkoed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was bunkoing

you were bunkoing

he/she/it was bunkoing

we were bunkoing

they were bunkoing

PAST PARTICIPLE

bunkoed

PAST PERFECT

I had bunkoed

you had bunkoed

he/she/it had bunkoed

we had bunkoed

they had bunkoed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been bunkoing

you had been bunkoing

he/she/it had been bunkoing

we had been bunkoing

they had been bunkoing

PRESENT

I bunko

you bunko

he/she/it bunkoes

we bunko

they bunko

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am bunkoing

you are bunkoing

he/she/it is bunkoing

we are bunkoing

they are bunkoing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

bunkoing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have bunkoed

you have bunkoed

he/she/it has bunkoed

we have bunkoed

they have bunkoed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been bunkoing

you have been bunkoing

he/she/it has been bunkoing

we have been bunkoing

they have been bunkoing