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(of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character
bunco
,
bunco game
,
bunko
,
bunko game
,
con
,
confidence trick
,
confidence game
,
con game
,
gyp
,
hustle
,
sting
,
flimflam
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a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
