chancer

/ˈtʃænsər/
noun
  1. A person who takes advantage of opportunities, often in a dishonest or unscrupulous way.
    • The deal fell through because the other guy was a chancer with no real plan.
    • Don't trust that chancer; he'll promise you anything to get what he wants.
    • He's a real chancer, always looking for a way to make a quick buck.
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