masked bandit
Nocturnal trash panda
A masked bandit is a robber who conceals their identity, typically with a bandana or mask over the face—the classic image from Western films and stagecoach holdups.
The term applies humorously to raccoons, whose dark facial markings resemble a burglar's mask: A masked bandit got into the trash again last night.
- raccoonMasked North American omnivore
- trash pandaHumorous name for raccoon
- thiefOne who steals
- robberOne who steals by force
- cat burglarThief who climbs buildings
burglar · outlaw · wild west · critter · nocturnal · trash · panda · striped · fur · sneaky · prowler · garbage · rascal · scoundrel · highwayman · desperado · lone ranger · zorro
- Outlawsoutlaw, desperado, highwayman, robber, rustler
- hidden thingssecrets, motives, agendas, subtext, undercurrents
lawfulness/morality
masked banditpolice officer
Law enforcement agent
sheriff · lawman · crime fighter · guardian · protector
literal vs. figurative reference
masked banditconvicted felon
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