Illywhacker
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɪliwakə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Illywhacker is a noun meaning (Australia, colloquial, rare) A small-time confidence trickster or seller of trinkets.
Meaning
(Australia, colloquial, rare) A small-time confidence trickster or seller of trinkets.
Example Sentences
‘What's an illywhacker?’ said Charles. ‘Spieler,’ explained Leah, who was not used to children.
Word Forms
- illywhackers
- illywacker
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include whizzer, whacker, quandong, lugger, whillywha, rorter.
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