bagman
A person who collects, transports, or distributes illicit money, especially for the…A person who collects, transports, or distributes illicit money, especially for the purpose of bribery, extortion, or the making of other improper payments.
Meaning
9 senses(Australia, New Zealand, US, informal)A person who collects, transports, or distributes illicit money, especially for the purpose of bribery, extortion, or the making of other improper payments.
A caddy.
(UK, dated)A staff assistant to a senior police officer such as a detective sergeant for a detective inspector.
(UK)A secretary of (and keeper of equipment for) a Morris dancing side.
(Australia, slang)A bookmaker.
(Australia, dated, slang)A tramp, hobo.
(UK, dated, slang)A travelling salesman.
a salesman who travels to call on customers
(US, slang)An officer assigned to travel with the president and carry the "nuclear football".
(Canada, informal)A prominent fundraiser for a political party or similar cause.
Forms
plural: bagmenSynonyms
10 synonyms- a salesman who travels to call on customers:traveling salesmantravelling salesmancommercial travelercommercial travellerroadman
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular