con game

Meanings

• noun

  An activity involving the use of deceit, trickery, or fraud to manipulate or gain an advantage over someone.

  - "He played a con game on the tourists and stole their money."
  - "The con artist used a complex scheme to swindle the elderly woman out of her savings."

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Variants

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con game

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Etymology

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The term 'con game' is derived from the word 'confidence trick', which refers to a type of fraud that relies on the victim's trust or confidence in the perpetrator.

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Trivia

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1. The longest running con game in history is believed to be the 'Bernoulli Effect' hoax, which started in 1760 and is still ongoing.

2. The term 'con artist' is derived from the Italian word 'confessore', which means 'confessor' or 'priest'. Con artists were often compared to priests for their ability to manipulate and deceive people.

3. Con games are not limited to humans and have been observed in various animal species, including primates and birds.

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Related Concepts

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1. Confidence trick: A type of fraud or deception where the perpetrator gains the trust or confidence of the victim before executing the scam.

2. Swindle: To defraud or cheat someone out of their money or property through deceit or trickery.

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Culture

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Con games have been a part of human society for centuries and have been depicted in various forms of literature, art, and music. They can be found in folktales, novels, and even in modern movies and TV shows.

How to Memorize "con game"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scene where someone is trying to sell you a fake watch or a worthless piece of art.
   - Visualize the con artist's smile and the way they try to manipulate your emotions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'con game' with the image of a deck of cards or a dice.
   - Think of the word 'scam' when you hear 'con game'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-O-N for 'Confidence, Offer, Negotiate' to remember the steps of a typical con game.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'con game' and remember it to recall the definition.

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