Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
con-artist
noun
/ˈkɒn ˈɑr.tɪst/
Definition
A con artist is a person who tricks others in order to gain something, usually money.
Examples
- After losing his life savings to a con artist, he learned to be more cautious.
- The movie revolves around a clever con artist who pulls off an audacious heist.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who uses deception to manipulate or deceive people, often through elaborate schemes or scams.
Synonyms
- trickster
- scammer
- fraudster
- swindler
- cheat
