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/Sounds like "bah" (as in "bar") + "koo" (as in "cool") + "NAHR" (as in "nacho")/

Meaning

To scam or rob someone by taking advantage of their trust, naivety, or good faith. It means tricking someone into giving up money by making them believe everything is legit when it's a total setup.

Examples

They scammed him with a fake investment and he lost all his savings.

Be careful, they'll scam you in that area, don't trust anyone.

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Regional synonyms

In Bolivia, an affectionate diminutive of "imilla" (girl or young woman in Quechua and Aymara), used with warmth and familiarity. Common in everyday speech on the Bolivian altiplano.