Lush-worker

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A petty thief who steals from drunks who are unconscious. slang

    "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."

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"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."

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