Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bunco-artist
Noun
ˈbəŋ-kō ˈär-təst
Definition
A bunco-artist is a swindler or con artist who engages in deceptive or fraudulent schemes, typically aimed at tricking people out of their money.
Examples
- He was a bunco-artist who managed to fool a lot of unsuspecting victims.
- The authorities are actively searching for the bunco-artist responsible for the recent scams.
- She fell victim to a bunco-artist posing as a charity worker.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who uses dishonest tactics to defraud individuals or groups, often through elaborate and deceptive means.
Synonyms
- con artist
- swindler
- fraudster
- scammer
- grifter
