英语词源词根词缀学习 桐木舟学bamboozle，和bamboo没有词源关系
bamboozle 意思是迷惑欺骗bam·boo·zle/ bæmˈbuːzl /
verb
(informal) to confuse sb, especially by tricking them
迷惑；(尤指)哄骗,欺骗
但是它的来源呢？ 和bamboo有关系吗？
The origin of the word "bamboozle" is not entirely clear, but it likely comes from a combination of words and phrases over time. The term first appeared in the English language during the early 18th century. It may have been influenced by several words and expressions, such as "bam," which meant to deceive or cheat, and "boozle," which may have been related to the Dutch word "bijswindelen" (meaning to cheat or deceive).
In its early usage, "bamboozle" meant to deceive, cheat, or confuse someone, often through trickery or flattery. Over time, it has evolved to describe the act of misleading or perplexing someone, especially by using elaborate or confusing language or tactics. While its exact etymology is not definitively known, "bamboozle" has become a colorful and expressive word in the English language.
Despite the similarity in sound between "bamboozle" and "bamboo," there is no established etymological connection between these two words. "Bamboozle" is thought to have evolved from a combination of other words and phrases in the English language, as mentioned in the previous response, but "bamboo" and "bamboozle" do not share a common origin. The association with bamboo is likely coincidental. "Bamboo" is a type of plant, whereas "bamboozle" is a verb that means to deceive or confuse.
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