bandit /ˈbændɪt/noun 6verb 1forms 4phrases 2 noun6 •One who robs others in a lawless area, especially as part of a group. •An outlaw. •One who cheats others. •(slang) A runner who covertly joins a race without having registered as a participant. •An aircraft identified as an enemy, but distinct from "hostile" or "threat" in that it is not immediately to be engaged. •(slang, offensive) Synonym of arse bandit. verb1 •To rob, or steal from, in the manner of a bandit.As the sanctuary was bandited at least once, it may be that the silver wine cups I have are from the treasure. — 1937 formsbandited · banditing · bandits · banditti Phrases with bandit make out like a banditTo profit greatly; to get an excessively good deal time banditSomething or someone that consumes an inordinate amount of time, especially without achieving anything productive.