mountebank Meaning & Definition
What Does Mountebank Mean?
Mountebank is a noun that means One who sells dubious medicines. It is also used to mean One who sells by deception; a con artist. As a verb, it means To act as a mountebank.
Word Facts for Mountebank
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmaʊntəˌbæŋk/ |
| Synonyms | charlatan |
| Plural | mountebanks |
| Verb forms | mountebanks, mountebanking, mountebanked |
Mountebank Definition (Noun)
- One who sells dubious medicines.
- One who sells by deception; a con artist.
- Any boastful, false pretender.
- An acrobat.
Mountebank as a Verb
- To act as a mountebank.
- To cheat by boasting and false pretenses.
Noun
- One who sells by deception; a con artist; a charlatan.
Synonyms of Mountebank
Mountebank synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
mountebank (plural mountebanks)
mountebank (third-person singular simple present mountebanks, present participle mountebanking, simple past and past participle mountebanked)
Origin of Mountebank
From archaic Italian montambanco (“quack who mounts a bench to hawk his wares”), contracted from monta-in-banco (“mount on bench”).[1]
Common Questions About Mountebank
Is mountebank a noun or a verb?
Mountebank is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for mountebank?
You can replace mountebank with words such as charlatan. See the full list of mountebank synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of mountebank?
The plural of mountebank is mountebanks.
What is the past tense of mountebank?
The past tense of mountebank is mountebanked. The present participle is mountebanking.