English · Slang Attested

dancer

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Meaning · English

Synonym of garreter (“a thief who used housetops to enter by garret windows”).

Where it’s used: Used American English

[A]bout 40 were burglars, "dancers," "garreters," and other adepts with the skeleton keys.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “dancer” mean?

Synonym of garreter (“a thief who used housetops to enter by garret windows”).

Is “dancer” formal or informal?

dancer is generally slang.

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