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noun, plural ban·dits or (Rare) ban·dit·ti 
[ban-dit-ee] .
Idiom [ban-dit-ee] . 1.
a robber, especially a member of a gang or marauding band.
2.
an outlaw or highwayman.
3.
Informal.
a.
a person who takes unfair advantage of others, as a merchant who overcharges; swindler; cheat.
b.
a vendor, cab driver, etc., who operates a business or works without a required license or permit, and without observing the usual rules or practices.
4.
Military Informal. an enemy aircraft, especially an attacking fighter.
5.
make out like a bandit, Slang. to be extremely successful; profit greatly: The early investors in the company have made out like bandits.
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Bandits
is always a great word to know.
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| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
Origin:
1585–95; earlier bandetto, plural banditti < Italian banditi outlaws, plural of bandito proscribed, past participle of bandire banish, exile, announce publicly < Gothic bandwjan to make a sign, indicate (compare band1) with v. suffix -ire < Latin -īre
1585–95; earlier bandetto, plural banditti < Italian banditi outlaws, plural of bandito proscribed, past participle of bandire banish, exile, announce publicly < Gothic bandwjan to make a sign, indicate (compare band1) with v. suffix -ire < Latin -īre
Synonyms
1, 2. brigand, desperado.
1, 2. brigand, desperado.
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