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Meaning of illywhacker | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˈɪliwakə

Definitions

A small-time confidence trickster or seller of trinkets.

Australia, colloquial, rare

Examples

“‘What's an illywhacker?’ said Charles. ‘Spieler,’ explained Leah, who was not used to children.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

ILM Ilmajoki ilmajokite ilmenite ilmenitite ilmenium

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