ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Bankster

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈbæŋkstə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Bankster is a noun meaning (informal, derogatory) A banker who is seen as criminally irresponsible, or as extorting bailout money from the taxpayers.

Meaning

(informal, derogatory) A banker who is seen as criminally irresponsible, or as extorting bailout money from the taxpayers.

Example Sentences

Stop supporting bums abroad. Stop all foreign aid, which is aid to banksters and their bonds and their export industries.
Hearing Sir Fred the Shred and the rest of them utter some hedged half-apologies has not made the public feel any warmer to the banksters.

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Related dictionary entries include banker, bankeress, gnome, bankrupt, bloater, highbinder.

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