schlockmeister

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (slang) a merchant who deals in shoddy or inferior merchandise

Etymology

From schlock + -meister, originally “seller of inferior goods”.

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Synonyms

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