poonce

/pʊns/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who cheats or swindles, especially in a playful or sportive manner.

“He was called a poonce for always trying to get an unfair advantage in the game.”

2. verb

To cheat or swindle, especially in a playful or sportive manner.

“The kids poonced each other out of their candy by making false claims about who got it first.”

Synonyms

  • cheat
  • deceiver
  • swindler

Antonyms

  • honest
  • sincere