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    Con

    /kɒn/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A deceptive or misleading argument or scheme.
    He fell for the con during the scam, losing a significant amount of money.
    A person who engages in deception; a swindler.
    The authorities are on the lookout for the con who tricked the elderly citizens.
    A disadvantage or drawback of a particular course of action.
    One major con of living in the city is the high cost of living.
    verb
    To deceive or trick someone.
    She managed to con him into believing that she was a wealthy heiress.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'con-', meaning 'together', used in conjunction with 'to deceive'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Con artist
    A person who deceives others, often for fraudulent gain.
    Con job
    A deceptive scheme or trick.
    Con someone
    To deceive or trick someone.

    Related Words

    convict
    A person found guilty of a crime.
    confidence trick
    A deceitful scheme designed to con a person.
    consensus
    A general agreement, often reached by a conference or debate.

    Slang Meanings

    A short form for 'convict'.
    He's been in and out of jail; he's a real con.
    To deceive someone in a clever way.
    She really knows how to con her way out of trouble.