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Gombeen
UK
/ˈɡɒm.biːn/
US
/ˈɡɑm.biːn/
Translation of "gombeen" into Russian
gombeen
Noun
UK
/ˈɡɒm.biːn/
US
/ˈɡɑm.biːn/
gombeen
gombeens pl
The gombeen charged high interest rates on the loan.
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Definitions
gombeen
Noun
UK
/ˈɡɒm.biːn/
US
/ˈɡɑm.biːn/
A person who lends money at unreasonably high rates of interest; a usurer.
The villagers were wary of the gombeen who offered loans with exorbitant interest rates.
(Ireland, derogatory) An unscrupulous, exploitative or corrupt person, especially a businessman or politician who profits at the expense of others.
Many voters were tired of the local gombeen who enriched himself through back-room deals.
gombeen
Adjective
UK
/ˈɡɒm.biːn/
US
/ˈɡɑm.biːn/
(Ireland, derogatory) Characterized by or relating to corrupt, self-serving or exploitative practices.
The council was accused of pursuing gombeen policies that favoured wealthy insiders.