Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
charleton
Noun
/ˈʃɑːrlətən/
Definition
A charleton is a person who pretends to be someone they are not, often to deceive others for personal gain.
Examples
- A charleton sold fake tickets to the concert, leaving many fans disappointed.
- The detective was skilled at spotting charletons who tried to scam unsuspecting victims.
- He played the role of a charleton, pretending to be a wealthy businessman.
Meaning
The term generally refers to a fraudulent individual or a con artist who engages in trickery or deception.
Synonyms
- fraud
- con artist
- imposter
- trickster
- swindler
