Mountebank

Pronunciation: /ˈmaʊntəˌbæŋk/

Definitions of mountebank

noun a person who deceives others, especially in order to trick them out of their money; a charlatan or swindler

Example Sentences

A1 The mountebank tried to sell fake medicine to the villagers.

A2 The mountebank's tricks were easily spotted by the audience.

B1 The mountebank's elaborate performance entertained the crowd at the fair.

B2 Despite his reputation as a mountebank, he still managed to deceive many people with his schemes.

C1 The mountebank's charisma and charisma captivated even the most skeptical of observers.

C2 The mountebank's cunning tactics and persuasive charm made him a master of deception.

Examples of mountebank in a Sentence

formal The mountebank attempted to deceive the crowd with his false medical claims.

informal That mountebank is always trying to trick people into buying his products.

slang I can't stand that mountebank, he's such a scam artist.

figurative The politician was accused of being a mountebank, using deceptive tactics to win votes.

Grammatical Forms of mountebank

• past tense: mountebanked
• plural: mountebanks
• comparative: more mountebank
• superlative: most mountebank
• present tense: mountebanks
• future tense: will mountebank
• perfect tense: have mountebanked
• continuous tense: is mountebanking
• singular: mountebank
• positive degree: mountebank
• infinitive: to mountebank
• gerund: mountebanking
• participle: mountebanked

Origin and Evolution of mountebank

First Known Use: 1577 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'mountebank' originated from the Italian phrase 'monta in banco' which means 'climb on a bench'. It was used to describe a type of charlatan or quack who would stand on a platform or bench to sell their fake remedies or perform tricks to deceive people.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mountebank' has evolved to refer to any kind of deceitful or untrustworthy person, not just those who sell fake cures or perform tricks. It is often used to describe someone who is a fraud or a charlatan in general.