Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
con-game
Noun
/kɒn ɡeɪm/
Definition
A scheme or trick designed to deceive someone, often to achieve financial gain.
Examples
- The elaborate con-game left the victims with nothing but regret.
- He was a master of the con-game, always ready with a new scheme.
Meaning
The term con-game refers to any fraudulent activity where someone manipulates or tricks another person into giving up their money or possessions, typically through clever persuasion.
Synonyms
- Scam
- Swindle
- Fraud
- Racket
