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easy mark

One who is or will be easy to swindle, con, persuade, or exploit. Refers to the slang meaning of "mark," the intended victim of a swindler or con artist. We should see if Larry will give us the 20 dollars; he's usually an easy mark.

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easy mark

n. a likely victim. Mary is an easy mark because she is so unsuspecting.

See also: easy, mark