flashman

Etymology

From flash + -man.

flashman means A slick salesman or spin doctor. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

noun

A slick salesman or spin doctor.“A flashman just naturally tried to promote and show- off his company at every opportunity. Wasn't that what sales-PR was all about? Even the police departments engaged flashmen.”
A pimp.“Are not your favourite friends horn-boys and flashmen —”
A woman's boyfriend.“Her flashman, in her estimation, is ten times handsomer, certainly more acceptable.”
Someone who distracts the target of a thief; a confidence trickster.“"Stop your jaw, or I'll stop it for you, and teach you another time to know a gentleman from a flashman."”