Bagman (Noun)
Meaning 1
A racketeer assigned to collect or distribute payoff money.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The bagman was responsible for collecting bribes from local business owners and delivering them to the crime boss.
- As the new bagman, Vinnie was tasked with making the rounds to collect protection money from the local shops.
- The police had been tracking the bagman for weeks, trying to catch him in the act of distributing payoff money to corrupt officials.
- The crime family's bagman was known for being ruthless in his collections, often using intimidation tactics to get what he wanted.
- After being caught by the authorities, the bagman turned state's evidence and testified against his former employers in exchange for a reduced sentence.
Meaning 2
A salesman who travels to call on customers.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.