English Explanatory Dictionary

con game

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A swindle in which the mark, or victim, is defrauded after his or her trust has been won.

Word forms

con game con games

Etymology

Clipping of confidence game.

Synonyms

confidence game confidence trick grift scam
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