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lush worker

lush worker is the alternative form of lush-worker.

Meaning of lush-worker

Noun

lush-worker (plural lush-workers)

  1. (slang) A petty thief who steals from drunks who are unconscious.
    • The lush-worker looked pleased at Frank's flattery, and forthwith shutting his right hand firmly together, placed it on the table, and invited the admiration of the company to a brilliant which sparkled upon the middle finger.1880, William Tucker Washburn, The Unknown City: A Story of New York, page 259
    Synonyms:
    lush-roller

Forms of lush worker

plurallush workers

Questions about lush worker

What is lush worker the alternative form of?
Lush worker is the alternative form of lush-worker.

Words near lush worker in the dictionary

  1. lush around
  2. lush it up
  3. lush roller
  4. lush rollers
  5. lush up
  6. lush worker
  7. lush workers
  8. lush-crib
  9. lush-cribs
  10. lush-roll
  11. lush-rolled

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