Definitions of chiseller
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a person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud
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card shark, card sharp, card sharper, cardsharp, cardsharper, sharper, sharpie, sharpy
a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games
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clip artist
a swindler who fleeces the victim
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con artist, con man, confidence man
a swindler who exploits the confidence of his victim
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welcher, welsher
(derogatory) someone who swindles you by not repaying a debt or wager
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