together, with, sometimes merely intensive; it is the form of com- used in Latin before… See origin and meaning of con-. to persuade by deception, cajolery, etc. Don't worry, I can always con my dad into letting me use his car. a confidence game or swindle. By the time my uncle realized she was playing a con on him, she had already left town with his rare coin collection. a lie, exaggeration, or glib self-serving talk. Immerse yourself in worlds of fandom, make unforgettable memories, and join in the unmatched community that is Comic-Con! con4 /kɑn/ adj., v., conned, con•ning, n. deceitful: swindled by a con artist. v. trick: [~ + object + out of + object] The crooks conned her out of her life savings.[~ + object] She was conned quite smoothly. In opposition or disagreement; against: debated the issue pro and con. n. 1. An argument or opinion against something. 2. One who holds an opposing opinion or view. [Short for contra.] 1. To study, peruse, or examine carefully. 2. To learn or commit to memory. San Diego has the largest comic con in the United States. The city holds an annual sci-fi con. The actor is in Chicago this weekend for Wizard World, and is scheduled to be at the New York Comic Con at the end of next month. I’ve never attended a fan con, but I am a huge fan of the show. I know when I’m being conned. Abbreviation of English Co fá n. con. (international standards) ISO 639-3 language code for Cofán. Search for con , c-on , co-n , c-o-n , or cons on Wikipedia. If an internal link incorrectly led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. The meaning of CON is something (such as a ruse) used deceptively to gain another's confidence; also : a confidence game : swindle. How to use con in a sentence. A list of upcoming California Conventions from the biggest convention database as found on FanCons.com.