"scam artist" meaning in All languages combined

See scam artist on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: scam artists [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} scam artist (plural scam artists)
  1. A person who attempts to defraud others by presenting a fraudulent offer and pretending that it is legitimate; a con artist. Categories (topical): Occupations, People Related terms: scam artistry
    Sense id: en-scam_artist-en-noun-Grur-D0~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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