1. a person who uses chicanes or tricks to gain an advantage; someone who engages in sharp or evasive tactics
Usage: informal; often used in motorsports or competitive contexts
2. in racing, a driver who navigates chicanes skillfully or who uses chicane maneuvers strategically
Usage: motorsports

Examples

• The experienced chicaner knew exactly how to take the tight turns at high speed.
• He was accused of being a chicaner for using questionable tactics during the negotiation.
• The champion chicaner dominated the course with precise handling through every chicane.
• In competitive racing, a skilled chicaner can gain seconds on the competition.
• She proved herself a clever chicaner by outmaneuvering her opponents on the track.