skinner

/ˈskɪnər/
noun
  1. A person who removes the skin from animals, especially as a job.
    • The trapper sold the furs to a skinner in town.
    • The skinner worked quickly to prepare the hides for tanning.
    • My grandfather was a skinner at the local slaughterhouse.
  2. A person who cheats or swindles others, especially in business or gambling.
    • Watch out for skinners at the market who overcharge tourists.
    • The used car dealer turned out to be a skinner who sold faulty vehicles.
    • That card player is a real skinner; don't trust him.
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