dynamiter

noun — 2 senses

dynamiter

noun

Etymology From dynamite + -er.

1

A person who uses dynamite, especially one who uses it unlawfully.

2

US, Slang A high-pressure salesman.

  • Would you say it was fair to describe these salesmen that were in your crews as dynamiters, or suede shoe salesmen?1954, United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Banking and Currency. Subcommittee on Housing and Urban Affairs, FHA Investigation: Hearings, page 2397:

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