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highbinder

Syllabification: (high·bind·er)
Pronunciation: /ˈhīˌbīndər/
Definition of highbinder

noun

US informal
  • an unscrupulous person, especially a corrupt politician.
  • an assassin, especially one belonging to a Chinese-American criminal organization.

Origin:

early 19th century: first recorded as Highbinders, the name of a New York gang

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