English dictionary

shyster

/'/S//aI/st/@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

noun.person

Synonyms pettifogger

Source: WordNet 3.0
A trickish knave; one who carries on any business, especially legal business, in a mean and dishonest way.

noun

Source: webster1913