IPA: //ˈmaʊntɪbæŋk//
KK: /ˈmaʊntɪbæŋk/
intransitive verb
Definition: To behave in a way that is showy or deceptive, often to attract attention or sell something.
Example: He decided to mountebank at the fair, drawing a crowd with his flashy tricks.
noun
Definition: A person who deceives others by pretending to be something they are not, often using flashy tricks or false claims to attract attention.
Example: The mountebank entertained the crowd with his tricks while trying to sell his dubious remedies.
transitive verb
Definition: To deceive or trick someone, often in a clever or dishonest way.
Example: He tried to mountebank his way into the exclusive club by pretending to be someone he wasn't.