bankster

English

Etymology

Blend of banker and gangster

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈbæŋkstə/, X-SAMPA: /"b{Nkst@/

Noun

bankster (plural banksters)

1. (informal, derogatory) A banker who is seen as criminally irresponsible, or as extorting bailout money from the taxpayers.
   • 2009 February 15, Andrew Rawnsley, “The cabinet's quarrels are a warning of the storms ahead”, The Observer:

     Hearing Sir Fred the Shred and the rest of them utter some hedged half-apologies has not made the public feel any warmer to the banksters.