Bankster

Pronunciation: /bæŋkstər/

Definitions of bankster

noun a combination of the words 'banker' and 'gangster', used to describe someone involved in corrupt banking activities

Example Sentences

A1 The bankster helped me open a savings account.

A2 The bankster was arrested for fraud.

B1 Many people distrust banksters due to past financial scandals.

B2 The bankster was known for his lavish lifestyle and extravagant spending.

C1 The bankster manipulated the stock market for personal gain.

C2 The bankster's influence extended to high levels of government and finance.

Examples of bankster in a Sentence

formal The government is cracking down on banksters who engage in illegal financial activities.

informal I heard that bankster got caught for embezzlement.

slang Watch out for those shady banksters trying to scam you.

figurative The bankster of Wall Street made off with millions before being caught.

Grammatical Forms of bankster

• plural: banksters
• comparative: more bankster
• superlative: most bankster
• present tense: bankster
• future tense: will bankster
• perfect tense: have bankstered
• continuous tense: is bankstering
• singular: bankster
• positive degree: bankster
• infinitive: to bankster
• gerund: bankstering
• participle: bankstered

Origin and Evolution of bankster

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'bankster' is a portmanteau of 'banker' and 'gangster', created to describe unscrupulous or corrupt bankers who engage in illegal or unethical activities.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to bankers involved in criminal activities, the term 'bankster' has evolved to encompass any banker or financial professional perceived to be acting in a dishonest or unethical manner.