Charlatan Definition

charlatan
noun
  1. a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes

"Charlatan" in song lyrics

See how charlatan is used in real songs:

  • "Science for the marvelous and the charlatan"
  • "more info at http en.wikipedia.org wiki charlatan"
    AOL — AOL

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