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A person who deceives or tricks others for personal gain or advantage.
उसने अपने दोस्त को धोखेबाज कहा क्योंकि उसने पैसे चुरा लिए थे।
He called his friend a deceiver because he stole the money.
धोखेबाज व्यापारी ग्राहकों को महंगे सामान बेच रहा था।
The deceitful trader was selling expensive goods to customers.
Often used to describe someone who acts dishonestly in personal or business relationships.
Use 'धोखेबाज' to describe a person who intentionally misleads others. It is stronger than 'झूठा' (liar) as it implies active deception for personal benefit.
Do not use 'धोखेबाज' for someone who makes an honest mistake. It specifically refers to intentional deceit.
Composed of 'धोखा' (dhōkhā, meaning 'deceit' or 'trick') and the suffix '-बाज' (-bāj, meaning 'doer' or 'practitioner'). Literally, it means 'one who practices deceit'.
Used in both informal and formal contexts to describe someone who is untrustworthy or dishonest. Common in everyday speech as well as in news reports about fraud or scams.