frauditor

noun — 3 senses

noun

Etymology A blend of fraud + auditor. The journalistic sense appeared in the early 2020s. The first appearance of the business sense is uncertain.

Journalism, Media US An intimidating, phony or insincere First Amendment auditor.

Business, Finance US, Uncommon An auditor who seeks or uncovers instances of fraudulent activity in a business or other organization.

noun

Etymology Blend of fraud + creditor, appeared c. 1553.

Dated, Obsolete, Rare A cheat or defrauder.

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