mountebank
moun
ˈmaʊn
mawn
te
ti
bank
ˌbænk
bānk
British pronunciation
/mˈa‍ʊntɪbˌæŋk/

Definition & Meaning of "mountebank"in English

Mountebank
01

a charlatan or trickster who deceives others, especially for financial gain

example
Examples
The mountebank swindled unsuspecting investors with his Ponzi scheme, leaving many in financial ruin.
She exposed the mountebank's fraudulent activities to the authorities, leading to his arrest and prosecution.
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