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noun
An intimidating, phony or insincere First Amendment auditor.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
Topics: journalism, media
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noun
An auditor who seeks or uncovers instances of fraudulent activity in a business or other organization.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, uncommon
Topics: business, finance
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noun
A cheat or defrauder.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated, obsolete, rare
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History
A blend of fraud + auditor. The journalistic sense appeared in the early 2020s. The first appearance of the business sense is uncertain.
Blend of fraud + creditor, appeared c. 1553.
