Phrase guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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noun
A villain in a story, especially in a Western (a film or other work of the Western genre).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, transitive
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noun
A malicious hacker, one who violates computer security out of malice or for personal gain.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: slang
Qualifier: computer security
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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noun
A Haredi Jew; a member of an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
From the black stetsons (cowboy hats) traditionally worn by such villains.
From the black hats traditionally worn by men in Haredi communities.
Across languages
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
