- Types:
- show 6 types...
- hide 6 types...
-
backscratcher
someone who is willing to trade favors or services for mutual advantage
-
bottom feeder
an opportunist who profits from the misfortunes of others
-
carpetbagger
an outsider who seeks power or success presumptuously
-
hustler, operator, wheeler dealer
a shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties
-
timeserver
one who conforms to current ways and opinions for personal advantage
-
wire-puller
one who uses secret influence (i.e. pulls wires or strings) for his own ends
