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noun
A creature which flies at night; a nocturnal flier or traveler.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
One who departs or flees at night in order to avoid creditors, law enforcement etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: attributive, often
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noun
A person or business that appears and/or disappears rapidly, appearing untrustworthy, or giving an impression of transience.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory, idiomatic
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noun
A traveling businessman or tradesman.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory, idiomatic
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adjective satellite
ephemeral
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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adjective satellite
(of businesses and businessmen) unscrupulous
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: shady
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noun
a debtor who flees to avoid paying
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: debtor, debitor
History
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