con Definition and Meaning in English (con definition)

noun

Quick Answer • Definition

Con definition: A trick or swindle, especially one involving confidence.

Definitions of Con

1noun(informal)
A trick or swindle, especially one involving confidence.
2verb(informal)
To persuade someone to do or believe something by means of deception.
3noun(colloquial)
A convicted criminal, especially one serving a prison sentence.

casual

“He tried to con me out of my money.”

casual

“The whole scheme was a big con.”

casual

“The con artist was finally caught by the police.”

past participleconned

present participleconning

agent nouncon artist

pros and consexpression

The advantages and disadvantages of something.

con gamecollocation

A fraudulent scheme, especially one in which a swindler wins the confidence of the victim.

con mancollocation

A man who swindles people by means of a con game.

What is the meaning of Con in English?▼

Con definition: A trick or swindle, especially one involving confidence.

How do you translate 'Con' to English?▼

'Con' translates to 'con' in English. Con definition: A trick or swindle, especially one involving confidence.

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