noun
candyman
noun
1
A man who sells candy or sweets, especially from a small shop or stall.
"The neighborhood candyman knew every kid by name."
2
Slang for a male drug dealer.
"In the song, "candyman" is a coded reference to a dealer."
How to Use Candyman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who sells candy — or, in slang, drugs.
When to use it
The drug-dealer sense is informal slang, common in music and film.
Word Forms
candymen plural
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