noun
racketeer
Racketeer (noun) means one who commits crimes (especially fraud, bribery, loan sharking, extortion etc.) to aid in running a shady or illegal business.
noun
1
One who commits crimes (especially fraud, bribery, loan sharking, extortion etc.) to aid in running a shady or illegal business.
2
One who instigates or has involvement with a racket.
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Etymology
From racket + -eer.
Rhymes for racketeer
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What is the meaning of racketeer?
"racketeer" (noun) means one who commits crimes (especially fraud, bribery, loan sharking, extortion etc.) to aid in running a shady or illegal business.
What are the different meanings of racketeer?
"racketeer" has 2 main meanings: 1. One who commits crimes (especially fraud, bribery, loan sharking, extortion etc.) to aid in running a shady or illegal business; 2. One who instigates or has involvement with a racket.