con man
Americannoun
noun
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In its famous showstopper, “Ya Got Trouble,” con man Harold Hill warns the River City townsfolk about supposed dens of immorality, and the children notice Matty in the crowd, holding a bundle.
From Salon
Lady Mary must cope with the isolating social ramifications of being divorced and targeted by a con man.
From Los Angeles Times
What kind of con artist cons the con man into thinking he believes this bile.
From Salon
Easy marks don’t come any easier than naïve, trusting Maizy, whose bracelet of rare stones has caught con man Gordy’s predatory attention.
From Los Angeles Times
In December, he made similar claims about the three public figures, calling Sharpton a “third-rate con man.”
From Salon
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