con man

noun
UK: /ˈkɒn mæn/
US: /ˈkɑːn mæn/

  1. A person who deceives others, especially to get their money.

    1. The con man took all her money.
    2. The clever con man convinced them to invest in his fake company.

Synonyms

fraudster scammer trickster charlatan

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "con man" is /ˈkɒn mæn/ in British English and /ˈkɑːn mæn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "con man": fraudster, scammer, trickster, charlatan.

Example usage of "con man": "The con man took all her money.". More examples on the page.