A term used in some Latin American countries referring to a person who is cunning, sly or cheats to get his or her way. It can also refer to someone who is a smooth talker or a charmer.
Examples
- Spanish: No confíes en él, es un farabute que sólo busca aprovecharse de los demás.
- English: Don't trust him, he's a farabute who's only out to take advantage of others.