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kon- — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • con noun A dishonest scheme designed to trick someone, usually to take their money.

Senses

kon- is used for these senses in English:

  • con- Unite: to unite into a collection indicated by the root word.

con — full definition

  1. noun A dishonest scheme designed to trick someone, usually to take their money.
  2. verb To trick or cheat someone, typically for personal gain.
  3. noun A disadvantage of something, especially when weighed against its benefits.
  4. noun (informal) A convicted criminal.
  5. noun A large organized gathering for fans of a hobby or genre, such as comics or gaming.
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