gypster

/ˈdʒɪp.stər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who commits or is suspected of committing swindling or cheating

“The authorities were investigating a gypster who had been scamming people online.”

2. noun

a person who gains a livelihood by swindling or cheating, especially by using confidence tricks

“The police were looking for a gypster who had been scamming tourists in the city.”

3. noun

a person who is a trickster or a charlatan

“The gypster was selling fake products online, and the authorities eventually caught up with him.”

Synonyms

  • cheat
  • con artist
  • swindler

Antonyms

  • honest person
  • sincere person