Shyster
(noun)
A dishonest or unscrupulous lawyer or politician.
Origin:
The word shyster originated in the mid 19th century and is derived from the yiddish word shuster, meaning a dishonest or unscrupulous person. it is often used to describe a lawyer or politician who is dishonest or unethical in their practices.
Examples:
- He was known as a shyster who would do anything to win a case.
- The politician was exposed as a shyster who had been taking bribes.
- She refused to work with the shyster lawyer because of his unethical practices.
- The shyster used underhanded tactics to win his cases.
- He was a shyster who took advantage of vulnerable clients.