Fleecer: meaning, definitions and examples
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fleecer
[ ˈfliːsər ]
person who deceives
A fleecer is a person who engages in deceit or trickery, especially to obtain money or valuables from others. This term often carries a negative connotation, implying that the individual is a swindler or con artist. Fleecers typically use cunning and manipulation to exploit their victims, who may be unsuspecting or overly trusting. The act of fleecing can be seen as a form of fraud, often involving elaborate schemes or scams designed to take advantage of people's vulnerabilities.
Synonyms
con artist, fraudster, scammer, swindler.
Examples of usage
- The fleecer tricked the elderly couple into giving him their savings.
- Many online fleecers prey on those searching for easy money.
- He was known in the community as a fleecer who never paid his debts.
Translations
Translations of the word "fleecer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ladrão
🇮🇳 धोखेबाज़
🇩🇪 Betrüger
🇮🇩 penipu
🇺🇦 шахрай
🇵🇱 oszust
🇯🇵 詐欺師
🇫🇷 escroc
🇪🇸 estafador
🇹🇷 dolandırıcı
🇰🇷 사기꾼
🇸🇦 محتال
🇨🇿 podvodník
🇸🇰 podvodník
🇨🇳 骗子
🇸🇮 prevarant
🇮🇸 svikuli
🇰🇿 алаяқ
🇬🇪 მიტაცებელი
🇦🇿 fırıldaqçı
🇲🇽 estafador
Etymology
The term 'fleecer' originates from the verb 'fleece', which means to strip of money or properties by fraud. The word 'fleece' itself has an interesting etymology, deriving from the Old English 'fleece', which referred to the wool of a sheep. In the context of deception, it metaphorically relates to the idea of 'shearing' or taking advantage of someone much like a shepherd would shear wool from a sheep. The expansion of this term into the realm of con artistry occurred during the 19th century, when it became associated with tricksters that would 'fleece' the unsuspecting out of their money. The informal nature of 'fleecer' has persisted, and it remains a colorful term in the vernacular associated with dishonesty and exploitation.