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In reference to "gamba", scamba is gambling in a gacha game where the gacha mechanic makes you feel like you're doing well, but in reality you have spent way more currency than you meant to with little to no benefit.

In addition, a gacha banner can also be referred to as "a scamba".
I only wanted the wings, but I'm already 140 pulls in and the scamba got me good.
Scamba by CupcakeSprinkle July 11, 2025
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scamarama 

an ecxlamation for the word scam. simply a word to point out that a scam has just been performed, whether it be good or bad.
man-1: Dude, I totally nailed that girl last night.
man-2: Scamarama. Nicely done.

woman: That man just stole my purse.
innocent bystander (to himself): Scamarama.
scamarama by Sir B November 15, 2009
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scamboozle 

to take advantage of people when their judgment is impaired by alcohol
I seem to remember somebody pouring more birthday drinks, in an attempt to scamboozle me into the sac; but I don't think it worked.

scambivalent

When you don't give a shit if you're being ripped-off. / noun: scambivalence
Scambivalent tourists will buy as a souvenir any junk jewellery they're offered.

Newt Scamander 

A smol bean who is too hot, precious, and innocent for this world and deserves nothing but the best because he is perfection and deserves everyone's affection, and deserves a cookie and a hug
person: so what is your opinion on Newt Scamander?
Me,an intellectual: a steamy cinnamon roll
Newt Scamander by LeoFangirl862 November 24, 2016

Scampaign 

n.
A concerted effort to achieve a goal which relies apon deceit to be successful
v. i.
To engage in a concerted effort to achieve a goal using decietful means to succeede.

English Concatenation of Scam + Campaign
That canditate ran a scampaign to get elected.
She is scampaigning her way to a promotion.
Scampaign by Willi B November 14, 2004
An actress that is much older than the character that they are portraying. In films often resulting in movements by the actress that would be believable by a younger woman, but the older actress cannot successfully preform the actions drawing attention to the actress' deficiencies.
In Taken, the movie, Maggie Grace is playing Kim, after she is rescued she runs through the airport toward her mother. Here she has to run like a retarded newborn baby giraffe to try and convince the audience that she young enough to be playing a character she is far too old for. Therefore Maggie Grace is a Scabadoo.
Scabadoo by Scabadoos and don'ts October 6, 2010