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Definition of shyster

shyster

noun

  • an unethical person.

    Last edited on Aug 11 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.

  • an unethical person, specifically in the context of law or politics.

    Last edited on Feb 06 2010. Submitted by Anonymous on Feb 06 2010.

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Definitions include: "to lie in wait", "to ambush", "to assault".
Definitions include: to succeed.
Definitions include: a female who is in a relationship only for illegal powdered drugs (e.g. cocaine,) which is often stored in a small bag.
Definitions include: a person with a long neck.
Definitions include: Sexual fluids from stimulation
Definitions include: in a position in which a person needs to be careful, lest they suffer some consequence.
Definitions include: a metaphorical computer network for data transfer.
Definitions include: a prostitute.
Definitions include: a hypothetical club whose members are not very "bright", meaning intelligent.
Definitions include: one's area of expertise.

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