brick busker

Street performer who uses bricks for feats of dexterity. see busker. Quick-thinking thief or con man. Reply artist, excuse artist. Someone who can quickly respond to any situation or accusation with an appropriate response as to eliminate or postpone the appearance of wrongdoing - including such tactics as acting stupid, using humor, reciprocating the accusation, leaving without response, or even acting deaf. The "brick busker" will take into account the persons involved, what was said, the way it was said, and who and what are around - perhaps even on a subconscious level. Calling someone a "brick busker" is usually met with confusion or misinterpretation. Having a silver tongue or effective denial when attempting to escape guilt or shame. Most people have some qualities, or a basic level, of a "brick busker" A term that communicates more fear than anything else. Most people are honest, and not brick buskers. Antonym: brick buster, or someone who tells the truth and goes directly at any situation.