bagman

See also: bag man

English

Alternative forms

• bag man

Etymology

bag +‎ -man

Pronunciation

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Noun

bagman (plural bagmen)

1. (informal) A person who collects, transports, or distributes illicit money, especially for the purpose of bribery, extortion, or the making of other improper payments.
   • 2006, James Graff, "In France, a Vintage Chirac Scandal is Uncorked," Time, 15 Sep.,

     The accused are only the latest in a string of alleged bagmen, vote-riggers and ward-heelers charged with wrongdoing.

2. An assistant to a police detective, most commonly in the British police force.
3. (Australia, slang) A bookmaker.
4. (dated, slang) A travelling salesman.
5. (golf) A caddy.

Anagrams

• man bag, man-bag, manbag