shyster

(noun)

noun

1. a person (especially a lawyer or politician) who uses unscrupulous or unethical methods

Similar word(s): pettifogger

Definition categories: person, offender, wrongdoer

Sentences with shyster as a noun:

- Polly (to security guard, referring to Dr. Feingarten): Are you going to let that shyster in there?Dr. Feingarten: I could sue you, Polly. A shyster is a disreputable lawyer. I'm a quack.- From the motion picture SOB