bandit
/ˈbændɪt/
noun
- A robber or outlaw who steals from people, often as part of a group and sometimes using violence.
- The bandit held up the stagecoach and took all the gold.
- The old western movie featured a famous bandit who robbed trains.
- A group of bandits attacked the village and stole food and supplies.
- A person who acts outside the law or rules, especially in a dishonest or unfair way.
- In the world of online gaming, a bandit might cheat to steal other players' items.
- The politician was called a bandit for taking bribes from lobbyists.
- The corporate bandit embezzled millions from the company before being caught.
- A slang term for a person who is very good at something, often used playfully or admiringly.
- That chef is a bandit in the kitchen; every dish is amazing.
- He's a bandit on the basketball court, scoring from everywhere.
- My grandmother is a bandit at card games—she always wins.