noun
racketeer
Racketeer (noun) means someone who takes part in an illegal business, for example through fraud, bribery or extortion.
noun
1
Someone who takes part in an illegal business, for example through fraud, bribery or extortion.
2
Someone connected with or behind a racket, a dishonest scheme.
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Etymology
Formed from racket and the suffix -eer.
Rhymes for racketeer
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What is the meaning of racketeer?
"racketeer" (noun) means someone who takes part in an illegal business, for example through fraud, bribery or extortion.
What are the different meanings of racketeer?
"racketeer" has 2 main meanings: 1. Someone who takes part in an illegal business, for example through fraud, bribery or extortion; 2. Someone connected with or behind a racket, a dishonest scheme.
