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Charlatan Definition & Meaning

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

"Charlatan" in song lyrics

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does charlatan mean?
a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes
What part of speech is charlatan?
Charlatan is a noun.

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