boke

/boʊk/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who is a fool or simpleton, especially one who is deceived by flattery

“He was a boke for believing the scammer’s promise of easy money.”

2. verb

to deceive or cheat someone, typically by flattery or false promises

“He was boked by the con artist into investing in the fake business.”

Synonyms

  • dupe
  • fool
  • simpleton

Antonyms

  • sophisticate
  • wise