bagman
Bagman (noun) means someone who secretly collects or delivers money for bribery or other illicit payments. Example: “The investigation revealed the councilman had used a bagman to collect kickbacks from contractors.”
How to use bagman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who handles money — often shady money — on behalf of someone else, or an old-fashioned traveling salesman.
The "bribery courier" sense is common in journalism and crime reporting; it carries a distinctly negative connotation.
Word forms
bagmen plural
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The investigation revealed the councilman had used a _____ to collect kickbacks from contractors.
Etymology
A compound of bag and man, originally describing someone who literally carried a bag of goods or money.
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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.