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shyster

[shahy-ster] / ˈʃaɪ stər /


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But while Kim fell for Jimmy, she could take or leave Saul, a swaggering shyster who bends and breaks the law for evil men.

From Salon Dec. 10, 2022

Steyn charged: “And it turns out he's not a heroic presidential speaking truth to power a guy, he's just a flimflam shyster who steals from his clients.”

From Fox News Apr. 30, 2019

He can't expect to garner admiration by sharing a few tips on how to fabricate, shyster and sue your way to success.

From New York Times Jan. 22, 2018

This is the ultimate ill of an old-world system that earns millions for everyone but the players: It left a 21-year-old vulnerable to a vengeful shyster operating in an underworld.

From Washington Post May 5, 2016

In his dreams, if he ever dreamed, it probably took the shape of the square shouldered District Attorney in the shadow of whose office building the little shyster practised his profession.

From True Stories of Crime From the District Attorney's Office by Train, Arthur Cheney




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