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lush-worker

noun

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  1. A petty thief who steals from drunks who are unconscious.

    • The lush-worker looked pleased at Frank's flattery, and forthwith shutting his right hand firmly together, placed it on the table, and invited the admiration of the company to a brilliant which sparkled upon the middle finger.
    • Once the order goes through, I won't even be on Homicide any more. What chance'll I have then, running in lush-workers and dips?
    • Under the tutelage of Phil White, who had probably pimped in his time, Burroughs learned a new trade, a Jack Black trade: he became a lush-worker.

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