Historically linked to thieves, but more recently associated with just about anything. Someone who picks something apart a tiny bit at a time. One can chisel on another's stash, their money, their air, their space, their game, their well-being...whatever.
You drank my last beer Neil, you worthless chiseler.
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Well-defined, esp. as it related to musculature. Having distinguished features. jacked or ripped
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The sculpted features of a man's face.
The hero in the romance book had a handsome chiseld face.
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Used to describe the action of throwing an object in a comedic yet casual way whilst still applying a heavy amount of force.
A catapult motion is often used by more experienced chiselers.
Alan chiseled the badger from the upstairs window when he saw it was bothering his wife.
Oi, Steve! Chisel me a sausage!
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Richard was known to deal the finest chisel in South London
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'Why should I give her another five bucks?' (...) 'You're trying to chisel me.'
From: The Cather in the Rye
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A person who wins by deception, by sharp practice, is a cheat and generally a low-life swindler. Someone who cannot be trusted, particularly at business.
That mate of mine is a complete chiseler. As a friend I invested ยฃ10k in his insurance business only to discover it is an illegal pyramid scheme and I've lost the lot.
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