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slang The intended or ideal victim of a con, swindle, or theft. I knocked into the mark on the sidewalk, and my partner lifted his wallet while we got back to our feet. Jacques told me about a sweet, trusting, exceptionally wealthy old lady who would make the perfect mark for his scheme.

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mark

n. a dupe; a victim selected for a theft or a swindle. (Underworld.) I bumped the mark on the shoulder, and he put his hand on his wallet just like always.

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