taxman
2 synonyms for taxman, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — (informal) A tax collector, or the tax authority in general.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
tax collector
exciseman
How to use taxman
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pay the taxman
the taxman cometh
Informal and often used humorously or with mild resentment, as in "the taxman cometh."
Etymology
A compound of tax and man.
Full origin of taxman →Frequently asked questions
What does “taxman” mean?
The word “taxman” means (informal) A tax collector, or the tax authority in general. In plain terms, an informal way of referring to the tax authority or a tax collector.
How do you pronounce “taxman”?
“Taxman” is pronounced TAKS-man (/ˈtæksmæn/ in IPA).
How do you use “taxman” in a sentence?
Here is “taxman” used in a sentence: “He grumbled about handing over another chunk of his pay to the taxman.”
What is another word for “taxman”?
Words with a similar meaning to “taxman” include tax collector.
What part of speech is “taxman”?
“Taxman” is a noun.
