"suede-shoe operator" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: suede-shoe operators [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} suede-shoe operator (plural suede-shoe operators)
  1. (slang) A flashy and dishonest trader. Tags: slang Related terms: suede-shoe salesman
    Sense id: en-suede-shoe_operator-en-noun-UVjZzzCs Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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