Meaning
cheat, swindler
- a person who deceives or swindles others, especially for personal gain
- someone who cheats in a game or competition
In a sentence
Quell'imbroglione ha venduto biglietti falsi a decine di turisti.
That swindler sold fake tickets to dozens of tourists.
Non fidarti di lui, è un noto imbroglione.
Don't trust him; he is a well-known cheat.
Hai barato a carte, sei proprio un imbroglione!
You cheated at cards, you really are a cheat!
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| imbroglione | masculine · singular |
| imbroglioni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The feminine form is 'imbrogliona'.
- Derived from 'imbroglio' (trick, scam) via the agent suffix -one.