Chancer

n.

Heard in Longford, Dublin, Meath, Wicklow, Kilkenny, Galway, Kildare and Limerick

A chancer or opportunist, someone likely to try to get away with anything.

In use

Yer man's an awful chancer, keep an eye on him.

Posh English

That gentleman is a consummate opportunist. Do keep a watchful eye upon him.

Same phrase, other counties