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      • con′ man′, [ Slang.] Slang Terms See confidence man. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: con man n informal a person who swindles another by means of a confidence trick
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  2. Nov 18, 2007 · One who gains the trust, or "confidence", of his victims (often called marks) in order to manipulate, steal from, or otherwise predate upon them. (U.S. slang, late 1800s) Don't write him a check, he's a con man . Get the con man mug.

  3. Oct 31, 2006 · A shortened term, meaning "Convention". A place where many people with simular intrests gather to show their respects. Such as star trek conventions, anime conventions, and motorcycle conventions.

  4. TIL: The term "con man" (or "con artist") is actually short for "confidence man" and also led to the use of "con" as a verb. The terms came into popular use during the mid-1800s.

  5. con man. noun [ C ] us / ˈkɑn ˌmæn / (also con artist, us / ˈkɑn ˌɑr·t̬ɪst /) Add to word list. a person who uses tricks to cheat people, esp. to get their money or possessions.

  6. Oct 18, 2024 · The meaning of CON MAN is a person who tricks other people in order to get their money : con artist.

  7. Feb 23, 2024 · If you’re wondering what these terms mean, here’s a list of the most trending/confusing Gen-Z slang, along with their meanings from Urban Dictionary. How to speak Gen Z: Slang words explained...

  8. Con man definition: short for confidence man. . See examples of CON MAN used in a sentence.

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