bagman
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for bagman, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone who secretly collects or delivers money for bribery or other illicit payments.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
A compound of bag and man, originally describing someone who literally carried a bag of goods or money.
Full origin of bagman →Frequently asked questions
What does “bagman” mean?
The word “bagman” means someone who secretly collects or delivers money for bribery or other illicit payments. In plain terms, someone who handles money — often shady money — on behalf of someone else, or an old-fashioned traveling salesman.
How do you use “bagman” in a sentence?
Here is “bagman” used in a sentence: “The investigation revealed the councilman had used a bagman to collect kickbacks from contractors.”
What part of speech is “bagman”?
“Bagman” is a noun.
How many meanings does “bagman” have?
“Bagman” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who secretly collects or delivers money for bribery or other illicit payments.