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Definition bankster in British English

bankster noun

noun
1

(showing disapproval) a derogatory word used for referring to people in the banking and investment industry who are thought of as taking serious risks in order to increase their own earnings. 'Bankster' is a blend of the words 'banker' and 'gangster'.

Example

Banksters were able to turn billions of dollars in risky mortgages into trillions of dollars in derivatives.

Definition bankster in British English