Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

diddler

noun
/ˈdɪd.lɚ/
Definition
A person who engages in trickery or deception.
Examples
  • The diddler was caught cheating in the card game.
  • She felt like a diddler when she realized she had misled her friends.
Meaning
The term generally implies someone who is involved in dishonest dealings or manipulations.
Synonyms
  • cheat
  • swindler
  • deceiver