Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Wiktionary
n. A person who defrauds or swindles others after first gaining their trust; a scam operator.
WordNet
n. a swindler who exploits the confidence of his victim [syn: confidence man, con man]
Usage examples of "con artist".
I've been a con artist all my life, and when I go straight for the first time and someone thinks I'm out to take them, I behave like a fucking Sunday school teacher.
Marilyn Tavish didn't look like the former wifeand suspected accompliceof a career thief and con artist who'd not only gotten delusions of grandeur, but had somehow pulled it off.
Marilyn Tavish didn't look like the former wife-and suspected accomplice-of a career thief and con artist who'd not only gotten delusions of grandeur, but had somehow pulled it off.
We've already got the NYPD, Interpol, and our own private detectives running background checks of every criminal, con artist, and missing person matching her description.
Skeeter was a master con artist as well, and those skills (ruthless cunning, serpentine guile, the ability to radiate innocent enthusiasm) were among the best.
Tim was a born con artist, a smiler and a soother, not a leg-breaker or hit man.