chiseler

[ chiz-uh-ler, chiz-ler ]
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noun
  1. a person who cheats or tricks; swindler.

  2. a person who uses a chisel, as a wood carver.

Origin of chiseler

1
First recorded in 1880–85; chisel + -er1
  • Also especially British, chis·el·ler .

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