Meaning of the word mountebank in English
What does mountebank mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
mountebank
US /ˈmaʊntɪbæŋk/
UK /ˈmaʊntɪbæŋk/
Noun
a person who deceives others, especially to trick them out of money; a charlatan
Example:
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The traveling salesman was a true mountebank, selling fake elixirs to unsuspecting villagers.
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He exposed the politician as a mountebank who made grand promises but delivered nothing.