Synonyms for racketeer


Grammar : Noun
Spell : rak-i-teer
Phonetic Transcription : ˌræk ɪˈtɪər


Définition of racketeer

Origin :
  • 1928 (noun and verb), from racket (n.1) + -eer. Related: Racketeering (1928).
  • noun gangster
  • noun crook
Example sentences :
  • He was a raider, a racketeer, not a leader of purposeful men.
  • Extract from : « Black Man's Burden » by Dallas McCord Reynolds
  • Her racketeer sweetie has a long arm, however, and Nita gets hers.
  • Extract from : « Murder at Bridge » by Anne Austin

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