noun
- A person who obtains something through persuasion, flattery, or deception rather than by paying for it.
- A person who commits robbery or theft, especially by using threats or deception.
Usage: British informal; often used in a lighthearted or mildly disapproving way
Usage: British slang; dated or criminal context
Examples
- He's a real blagger—he managed to get free tickets to the concert just by chatting up the box office staff.
- She's such a blagger; she never buys her own drinks at the pub.
- The blagger sweet-talked his way into the VIP section without a pass.
- He's known as a blagger in the neighborhood for always finding ways to get what he wants without paying.
- The blagger convinced the store manager to give him a discount by telling an elaborate story.