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/Sounds like "BEHR" (as in "bed") + "leh" (as in "let") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "KAH" (as in "car") + "rah" (as in "rapper")/

Meaning

To be scammed or played for a fool, taking advantage of someone's naivety. They got one over on you and you did not even see it coming.

Examples

You got played with that deal, they ripped you off.

Do not let them con you, do your research before you sign anything.

Regional synonyms

An exclamation of surprise, anger, or frustration in Chile, Ecuador, and Peru. It's a moderate swear word that slips out involuntarily when something goes wrong or catches you off guard.