wide boy

Someone who attempts to earn money in a dishonest way. Primarily heard in UK. He's a wide boy who always tries to scam people out of money.

a ˈwide boy

(British English, informal, disapproving) a man who makes money in dishonest ways: If he offers you a business deal, say no. He’s a bit of a wide boy.

See also: boy, wide

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References in periodicals archive

While living rough they meet con men, Good Samaritans, wide boys and buskers - in pubs, burger bars and doss houses across the length and breadth of England.

Theatre Dickens of a tale

SEAMUS COLEMAN wants to be Everton's wide boy - and has vowed to make the most of a possible recall to the Goodison first team.

Coleman ready to wing it for Blues

But purchasers would definitely not want to buy from the likes of Del Boy ("a likeable rogue but untrustworthy"), Chris Evans ("a bit of a wide boy"), or Geri Halliwell ("too pushy").

Sir Trevor out in front as a car salesman

The North Walian performer has been a huge hit in the West End, and his recent appearances in the show in Cardiff and Llandudno were critically acclaimed, but the actor has revealed how difficult it was following the Gavin & Stacey star in the role of bumbling wide boy Francis Henshall.

Owain is hoping he'll be the new 'Guvnor'

The wide boy - SPL Young Player of the Month for September - starred again on Saturday as Aberdeen beat Kilmarnock 3-1 at Rugby Park to move up to third in the table.

Dons deal talks with flyin Ryan; Wonderkid tops Reds' bid to tie up five babes

The Team GB boss - named last week as interim England manager - left Tynecastle massively impressed by the Celtic wide boy in the Hoops' 4-0 win over Hearts.

Stu's fight for Forrest

But the ex-Liverpool wide boy has stayed away from the headlines in recent years, and now Blackburn boss Allardyce is urging fans to give him a second chance.

Give him his Diouf

It's the second time he has tackled the role of the platoon's 'Wide Boy' Private Joe Walker - made famous on TV by James Beck - on stage and he wrings every possible laugh out of it according to producer Ed O'Driscoll.

As you were

The 93cm 'Wide Boy', which is double the width of a normal deck-chair, is designed for amorous couples for whom 'two chairs are just too far apart'.

Chairs woo lovers..

DAVID MOYES hopes that wide boy James McFadden can sparkle on centre stage this season.

Football: Mac tonic in lead role

| 9 Which one-time jazz-funk guitarist became a 1980s teen idol with hit singles such as The Riddle and Wide Boy? |10 Who dueted with Lionel Richie on the 1981 UK top ten hit Endless Love?

POP POSERS

The wide boy said: "We have a great chance of going up with this squad.

DEE-SIRE FOR RYAN

Former Hoops wide boy is keen to pass on his wealth of knowledge

I'd love to take talented kids under my wing as a coach; Outside write Bobby Petta

Versatile enough to go from a stammering Northern shopkeeper In Open All Hours, to a crooked cockney wide boy in Porridge,Ronnie Barker was perhaps the best- loved comedy actor of his day.

What to Watch

HAVING read Jenny Watson's review of The Ale House at the Royal Court,I agree with her overall rating but cannot understand why she criticised the performance of Roy Davis as wide boy Yogi.

YOU SAY: Amazing portrayal

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释义	wide boy wide boy Someone who attempts to earn money in a dishonest way. Primarily heard in UK. He's a wide boy who always tries to scam people out of money. See also: boy, wide Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. a ˈwide boy (British English, informal, disapproving) a man who makes money in dishonest ways: If he offers you a business deal, say no. He’s a bit of a wide boy. See also: boy, wide Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: a wide boy oh man and boy Boy, oh boy! boy oh boy Boy! boy mama's boy rent boy howdy References in periodicals archive While living rough they meet con men, Good Samaritans, wide boys and buskers - in pubs, burger bars and doss houses across the length and breadth of England. Theatre Dickens of a tale SEAMUS COLEMAN wants to be Everton's wide boy - and has vowed to make the most of a possible recall to the Goodison first team. Coleman ready to wing it for Blues But purchasers would definitely not want to buy from the likes of Del Boy ("a likeable rogue but untrustworthy"), Chris Evans ("a bit of a wide boy"), or Geri Halliwell ("too pushy"). Sir Trevor out in front as a car salesman The North Walian performer has been a huge hit in the West End, and his recent appearances in the show in Cardiff and Llandudno were critically acclaimed, but the actor has revealed how difficult it was following the Gavin & Stacey star in the role of bumbling wide boy Francis Henshall. Owain is hoping he'll be the new 'Guvnor' The wide boy - SPL Young Player of the Month for September - starred again on Saturday as Aberdeen beat Kilmarnock 3-1 at Rugby Park to move up to third in the table. Dons deal talks with flyin Ryan; Wonderkid tops Reds' bid to tie up five babes The Team GB boss - named last week as interim England manager - left Tynecastle massively impressed by the Celtic wide boy in the Hoops' 4-0 win over Hearts. Stu's fight for Forrest But the ex-Liverpool wide boy has stayed away from the headlines in recent years, and now Blackburn boss Allardyce is urging fans to give him a second chance. Give him his Diouf It's the second time he has tackled the role of the platoon's 'Wide Boy' Private Joe Walker - made famous on TV by James Beck - on stage and he wrings every possible laugh out of it according to producer Ed O'Driscoll. As you were The 93cm 'Wide Boy', which is double the width of a normal deck-chair, is designed for amorous couples for whom 'two chairs are just too far apart'. Chairs woo lovers.. DAVID MOYES hopes that wide boy James McFadden can sparkle on centre stage this season. Football: Mac tonic in lead role \| 9 Which one-time jazz-funk guitarist became a 1980s teen idol with hit singles such as The Riddle and Wide Boy? \|10 Who dueted with Lionel Richie on the 1981 UK top ten hit Endless Love? POP POSERS The wide boy said: "We have a great chance of going up with this squad. DEE-SIRE FOR RYAN Former Hoops wide boy is keen to pass on his wealth of knowledge I'd love to take talented kids under my wing as a coach; Outside write Bobby Petta Versatile enough to go from a stammering Northern shopkeeper In Open All Hours, to a crooked cockney wide boy in Porridge,Ronnie Barker was perhaps the best- loved comedy actor of his day. What to Watch HAVING read Jenny Watson's review of The Ale House at the Royal Court,I agree with her overall rating but cannot understand why she criticised the performance of Roy Davis as wide boy Yogi. YOU SAY: Amazing portrayal
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