Chancer

//ˈtʃɑːn.sə(ɹ)// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A scheming opportunist. Ireland, UK, slang

    "Actually, that's exactly what O'Dowd is doing in Get Shorty, presenting a taciturn thug with chewed up charm, a chancer pitching a movie in Hollywood."

Synonyms

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opportunistopportunist

Example

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""That bloke is an absolute chancer," said Mary."

Etymology

From chance + -er.

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