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Definitions of con man words

countable noun con man A con man is a man who persuades people to give him their money or property by lying to them. 3
noun con man a person who swindles another by means of a confidence trick 3
abbreviation CON MAN confidence man 3
noun con man a person who swindles others by means of a confidence game; swindler. 1
noun con man confidence trickster 1
noun con man Alternative spelling of conman. 0

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1840-50

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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crook — A crook is a dishonest person or a criminal.
swindler — to cheat (a person, business, etc.) out of money or other assets.
hustler — an enterprising person determined to succeed; go-getter.
con artist — A con artist is someone who tricks other people into giving them their money or property.
deceiver — to mislead by a false appearance or statement; delude: They deceived the enemy by disguising the destroyer as a freighter.