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- [meyk out lahyk ey ban-dit]
- /meɪk aʊt laɪk eɪ ˈbæn dɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [meyk out lahyk ey ban-dit]
- /meɪk aʊt laɪk eɪ ˈbæn dɪt/
Definitions of make out like a bandit words
- noun plural make out like a bandit a robber, especially a member of a gang or marauding band. 1
- noun plural make out like a bandit an outlaw or highwayman. 1
- noun plural make out like a bandit Informal. a person who takes unfair advantage of others, as a merchant who overcharges; swindler; cheat. a vendor, cab driver, etc., who operates a business or works without a required license or permit, and without observing the usual rules or practices. 1
- noun plural make out like a bandit Military Informal. an enemy aircraft, especially an attacking fighter. 1
- idioms make out like a bandit make out like a bandit, Slang. to be extremely successful; profit greatly: The early investors in the company have made out like bandits. 1
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Origin of make out like a bandit
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; earlier bandetto, plural banditti < Italian banditi outlaws, plural of bandito proscribed, past participle of bandire banish, exile, announce publicly < Gothic bandwjan to make a sign, indicate (cf. band1) with v. suffix -ire < Latin -īre
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Parts of speech for Make out like a bandit
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make out like a bandit popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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