flashman

noun4

1. •
   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. — 1988
2. •
   (no longer used) A pimp.

   • Are not your favourite friends horn-boys and flashmen — — 1818
3. •
   (no longer used) 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." — 1841
4. •
   (no longer used) A woman's boyfriend.

   • Her flashman, in her estimation, is ten times handsomer, certainly more acceptable. — 1819