skinner

noun
UK: /ˈskɪn.ər/
US: /ˈskɪn.ɚ/

  1. A person whose job is to remove the skin from animals.

    1. The skinner worked quickly to prepare the hides. [ ] [ ]
    2. The tannery hired a new skinner to increase production of leather goods for the winter. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person who cheats or swindles others, especially in business.

    1. He is a skinner; don't trust him with your money. [ ] [ ]
    2. That car dealer is a real skinner; he'll try to sell you a lemon at an inflated price, be aware of his skills. [ ] [ ]

  3. Someone who drives animals, especially mules, or works with their hides.

    1. The skinner guided the mules through the mountain pass. [ ] [ ]
    2. A skilled skinner was needed to manage the obstinate mules pulling the heavy wagon to the town. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cheat
skinner transitive-verb

  1. To remove the skin from an animal.

    1. They skinner the rabbits for food. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hunter had to skinner the deer before transporting it back to the cabin and preparing it. [ ] [ ]

  2. To cheat or swindle someone.

    1. He tried to skinner me on the price. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company was accused of trying to skinner its customers with hidden fees and misleading contracts. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "skinner" in English means: A person whose job is to remove the skin from animals., A person who cheats or swindles others, especially in business., Someone who drives animals, especially mules, or works with their hides..

The phonetic transcription of "skinner" is /ˈskɪn.ər/ in British English and /ˈskɪn.ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "skinner": cheat.

Example usage of "skinner": "The skinner worked quickly to prepare the hides.". More examples on the page.