Fixer
[fik-ser] /ˈfɪk sər/
noun
1.
a person or thing that .
2.
Informal. a person who arranges matters in advance through bribery or influence.
3.
Informal. (def 2).
4.
Photography. (def 3).
5.
Slang. a person who sells narcotics to addicts.
/ˈfɪksə/
noun
1.
a person or thing that fixes
2.
(photog) a solution containing one or more chemical compounds that is used, in fixing, to dissolve unexposed silver halides. It sometimes has an additive to stop the action of developer
3.
(slang) a person who makes arrangements, esp by underhand or illegal means
n.
1849, of chemicals, etc.; 1885 as a person who “makes things right;” agent noun from fix (v.).
noun
A person who arranges shady and illegal affairs: He’s a fixer you have to see if you want to open a gambling hall (1889+)
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[fik-sing] /ˈfɪk sɪŋ/ noun 1. the act of a person or thing that fixes. 2. fixings, Also, fixin’s, F01/F0182100 fik-sinz, ˈfɪk sɪnz. Informal. 3. . [fiks] /fɪks/ verb (used with object), fixed or fixt, fixing. 1. to repair; mend. 2. to put in order or in good condition; adjust or arrrange: She fixed her hair […]
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