ockster

/ˈɒks.tər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who acts as an agent for someone else, especially in a dishonest or unscrupulous way.

“The businessman was accused of being an ockster for a corrupt politician.”

2. noun

A person who plays a trick on someone, especially for money or entertainment.

“The group of friends loved to play pranks on each other, but their friend was a notorious ockster.”

Synonyms

  • agent
  • con artist
  • intermediary

Antonyms

  • honest person
  • straight shooter