Charlatan

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɑːrlətən/

Charlatan (noun)

  1. A person who pretends to be an expert to trick people, often by selling useless products or services.
  2. Someone who uses clever talk to make people believe something untrue, usually for personal gain.

Examples

  • The charlatan claimed he could cure everything.
  • A charlatan sells advice without real knowledge.