Arthur Daley

English

Etymology

From the character of the same name in the British television series Minder.

Noun

Arthur Daley (plural Arthur Daleys)

  1. A person who is devious, who cheats people, and who often resorts to confidence tricks.
    • 2003 July 15, in news.bbc.co.uk Tories blast 'Arthur Daley' Blair
      Tony Blair and Gordon Brown are the Arthur Daleys of British politics, according to the Conservative leader.
    • 2011, Ken Doherty, Life in the Frame: My Story:
      He was a bit of a ducker and diver, an Arthur Daley type who sold stuff out of the back of his Volvo, like tracksuits, alcohol and cigarettes.
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