Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

con-man

noun

/ˈkɒn.mæn/

Definition

A con-man is a person who deceives others, typically to gain money or personal advantage.

Examples

The con-man tricked the elderly couple into investing in a fake business.
After several years of scam artistry, the con-man was finally caught and arrested.
His talent for persuasion made him a successful con-man for many years.

Meaning

The term ‘con-man’ is short for ‘confidence man,’ referring to someone who gains the trust of others to manipulate them into giving up their money or valuables.