highbinder

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a corrupt politician

Etymology

From the name of a nativist gang that flourished in New York City in the early 19th century, possibly an alteration of hide + binder.

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