conman

UK
/ˈkɒn.mən/
US
/ˈkɑn.mən/

Translations

conmannoun
conmen
pl
UK
/ˈkɒn.mən/
US
/ˈkɑn.mən/
The conman tricked the elderly couple into giving him their savings.
Мошенник обманул пожилую пару, заставив их отдать ему свои сбережения.
Additional translations
conmanadjective
more conman
Comp.
most conman
Super.
UK
/ˈkɒn.mæn/
US
/ˈkɑːn.mæn/
Used attributively before another noun to describe schemes, tricks, etc.

Definitions

conmannoun
A person who deceives others by tricking them into believing something that is not true, typically for personal gain.
The conman managed to swindle thousands of dollars from unsuspecting victims.
conmanadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a confidence trickster or fraudulent activity.
Investigators uncovered a conman scheme targeting elderly homeowners.