confidence game
noun
Simple meaning
A swindle in which the mark, or victim, is defrauded after their trust has been won.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
kahnfuhduhnsgaymSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkɑnfədənsˈɡeɪm
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
A swindle in which the mark, or victim, is defrauded after their trust has been won.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: A swindle in which the mark, or victim, is defrauded after their trust has been won.
Used this way, confidence game is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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