rorter Austral. slang.
(ˈrɔːtə(r))
[f. rort n. or v. + -er1.]
One who engages in dishonest practices; a professional sharper or trickster.
| 1941 Baker Dict. Austral. Slang 61 Rorter, a professional sharper: a hawker of worthless goods: one who practises sly dodges to obtain money. 1945, 1961 [see poofter rorter s.v. poofter]. 1962 A. Marshall This is Grass 159 Rorters like Flogger prepared to fleece any man who stood staring around him. |