HoboA character seen throughout the book, representing the homeless, often transient people who live by traveling around and doing odd jobs or begging for living.
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A homeless person, typically one who is traveling in search of work."He lived as a hobo, traveling from town to town looking for work."
YeggA slang common in underworld, refers to burglar or safecracker.
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A burglar or safecracker."The local yegg was known for his skill in cracking safes."
HeistA term used frequently in the book to describe a robbery.
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An armed hold-up or a robbery."The gang was planning their next big heist."
To commit a robbery."They intended to heist the downtown bank."
RapUsed in the book to denote a criminal charge.
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A criminal charge brought against someone."He had a rap for stealing cars."
ConA commonly used term in the book, stands for convict or deception.
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An inmate in a prison."He was a con serving time due to his crimes."
To trick or swindle someone."He tried to con the old lady out of her savings."