scammer
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/ˈskæmər/
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/ˈskæmə/
(scam)
fraudulent scheme
Etymology
Etymology Information
'scammer' originates from the English word 'scam', which is believed to have been derived from the Italian word 'scamare', meaning 'to escape'.
Historical Evolution
'scam' evolved from the Italian word 'scamare' and eventually became the modern English word 'scam'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to escape', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a fraudulent scheme'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who commits fraud or engages in deceptive schemes to cheat others out of money or assets.
The scammer tricked people into investing in a fake company.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41