Search results
- DictionaryBag·man/ˈbaɡˌman/
noun
- 1. an agent who collects or distributes the proceeds of illicit activities: informal US, Australian, New Zealand "one million dollars cash paid to the general's bagman"
- 2. a political fundraiser: Canadian "the prime minister further tightened the rules by banning corporate donations entirely. The era of the Ottawa bagman has ended"
1. chiefly British : traveling salesman. 2. : a person who on behalf of another collects or distributes illicitly gained money. broadly : an intermediary in an illicit or unethical transaction. Examples of bagman in a Sentence.
People involved in political fundraising, soliciting donations, or otherwise involved in the financial side of a political campaign may be referred to as a bagman. This usage has led to an expansion of meaning to include those who solicit bribes for public officials.
someone who collects or delivers illegal payments or illegally earned money for someone else: He was alleged to have been a bagman for the Mafia. He was the corrupt politician's trusted bagman. Fewer examples. Two lawyers in private practice have admitted being bagmen for clients seeking tax favours.
Bagman definition: dishonest official; a person who collects, carries, or distributes illegal payoff money.. See examples of BAGMAN used in a sentence.
1. British informal. a travelling sales representative. 2. slang, mainly US. a person who collects or distributes money for racketeers. 3. informal, mainly Canadian. a person who solicits money or subscriptions for a political party. 4. Australian history. a tramp or swagman, esp one on horseback. 5. Also called: bagswinger Australian slang.
Define bagman. bagman synonyms, bagman pronunciation, bagman translation, English dictionary definition of bagman. n. 1. Slang A person who collects money, as for racketeers. 2. Chiefly British A traveling salesman. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language,...
Definitions of bagman. noun. a salesman who travels to call on customers. synonyms: commercial traveler, commercial traveller, roadman, traveling salesman, travelling salesman. see more. noun. a racketeer assigned to collect or distribute payoff money. see more.
6 days ago · bagman (plural bagmen) ( US , Australia , New Zealand , 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 go-between in offering bribes, collecting money as for the numbers racket, etc. (informal) A person who collects, transports, or distributes illicit money, especially for the purpose of bribery, extortion, or the making of other improper payments.
1. British informal. a travelling sales representative. 2. slang, mainly US. a person who collects or distributes money for racketeers. 3. informal, mainly Canadian. a person who solicits money or subscriptions for a political party. 4. Australian history. a tramp or swagman, esp one on horseback. 5. Also called: bagswinger Australian slang.
