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ˈʃaɪ stərshys·ter
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Princeton's WordNet
shyster, pettifoggernoun
a person (especially a lawyer or politician) who uses unscrupulous or unethical methods
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shysternoun
Someone who acts in a disreputable, unethical, or unscrupulous way, especially in the practice of law and politics.
Etymology: The origin is mostly likely from Scheißer, from scheißen, probably influenced by -ster
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Shyster
Shyster (also spelled schiester, scheister, shiester, etc.) is a slang word for someone who acts in a disreputable, unethical, or unscrupulous way, especially in the practice of law, sometimes also politics or economics.
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shyster
A shyster is a person, particularly a lawyer, who employs unethical, fraudulent or deceptive methods in their professional or business operations. It generally refers to someone who is disreputable and untrustworthy.
Webster Dictionary
Shysternoun
a trickish knave; one who carries on any business, especially legal business, in a mean and dishonest way
Etymology: [Perh. from G. scheisse excrement.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of shyster in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of shyster in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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