What is another word for bumsteer?
Pronunciation: [bʌmstˈi͡ə] (IPA) 
Bumsteer is a colloquial expression that means to be misled or given false information with negative consequences. There are several synonyms for bumsteer that capture similar meanings, such as being given wrong or bad advice. Examples include: misguided, misinformed, misled, deceived, bamboozled, hoodwinked, duped, fooled, and tricked. Each term puts a slightly different emphasis on the nature of the deception, but all suggest that someone has been given false information that has led to negative outcomes. Whether someone is purposefully misleading or genuinely mistaken, receiving a bumsteer is frustrating and can lead to missed opportunities or even harm.
