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What is matchstick man?
Another term for a scam artist
The matchstick man cheated the poor, old schmuck out of
50.000 dollars.
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Matchstick man - what is it?
Refers to simple or rudimentary pictures (drawings, paintings, etc) of people. They're called "matchstick men" because their limbs are made of simple lines, or matchsticks.
Con artists are also referred to as matchstick men because they create temporary personas that are fleeting and simple.
Dude, don't give that guy any money. His story doesn't add up. He's totally just a matchstick man.
Many a L. S. Lowry painting includes a matchstick man.