Shyster is derived from the German term scheisser, meaning literally “one who defecates,” from the verb scheissen, “to defecate,” with the English suffix -ster, “one who does,” substituted for the German suffix -er, meaning the same thing.
Generally used to describe someone who is untrustworthy, money grabbing and full of crap, particularly in the field of legal work for some reason.
Generally used to describe someone who is untrustworthy, money grabbing and full of crap, particularly in the field of legal work for some reason.
by Martin Duxon September 04, 2003
by Danny Delinquent December 14, 2003
The proper name for an attorney or a lawyer. A money-grubbing scoundrel who tries to save subhuman scum from execution, or who sues honest people who are trying to do their jobs.
It's very hard to win a lawsuit against you when you're against a big corporation with plenty of shysters.
by Tuna Wanda May 26, 2005
A Jewish professional who cons people. Taken from the Shakespearian character Shylock, in "The Merchant of Venice."
by Maria Purice November 03, 2005
After liquidating his assets to a gardener, Shasko Dubich knew not even his team of shyster lawyers could save him.
by Shasko Dubich February 02, 2022
After liquidating his assets to his gardener, Shasko Dubich, Andre knew not even his team of shyster lawyers could save him now.
by Shasko Dubich February 03, 2022
A slime-ball creature lower than dirt. A person to intimidate you and bill you for their lies and deception. Someone who is more interested in their place in the professional pecking order than an advocate for clients. A high priced whore who is conjugal with either side of a dispute who then lends his or her support to the highest bidder.
I went to a mediation. The plaintiff made up lies. My lawyer said they might make you "look bad" you better pay them(the plaintiff) or face more fees. My lawyer was a shyster.
by Clear Light July 08, 2011