taxman
Taxman (noun) means (informal) A tax collector, or the tax authority in general. Example: “He grumbled about handing over another chunk of his pay to the taxman.”
How to use taxman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal way of referring to the tax authority or a tax collector.
Informal and often used humorously or with mild resentment, as in "the taxman cometh."
Word forms
taxmen plural
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Etymology
A compound of tax and man.
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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.