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Arthur Daley

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A person who is devious, who cheats people, and who often resorts to confidence tricks.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 2003 July 15, in news.bbc.co.uk Tories blast 'Arthur Daley' Blair Tony Blair and Gordon Brown are the Arthur Daleys of British politics, according to the Conservative leader.

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History

Etymology

From the character of the same name in the British television series Minder.