Bagman

Pronunciation: /ˈbæɡmən/

Definitions of bagman

noun a person who collects or distributes illicitly gained money, especially for a criminal organization

Example Sentences

A1 The bagman carried the heavy bags for the travelers.

A2 The bagman was responsible for collecting payments from customers.

B1 The bagman was caught smuggling illegal goods across the border.

B2 The bagman was a key player in the criminal organization's money laundering operation.

C1 The bagman was skilled at discreetly moving large sums of money for the corrupt politician.

C2 The bagman's loyalty to the crime boss never wavered, even under intense pressure.

Examples of bagman in a Sentence

formal The bagman was arrested for his involvement in the money laundering scheme.

informal Hey, have you seen the bagman around lately?

slang The bagman always knows how to make a quick buck.

figurative In the world of politics, the bagman plays a crucial role in securing funds for campaigns.

Grammatical Forms of bagman

• plural: bagmen
• comparative: more bagman
• superlative: most bagman
• present tense: bagman
• future tense: will bagman
• perfect tense: have bagman
• continuous tense: is bagmanning
• singular: bagman
• positive degree: bagman
• infinitive: to bagman
• gerund: bagmanning
• participle: bagmanned

Origin and Evolution of bagman

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'bagman' originated in England during the medieval period.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a person who carries bags or luggage, the term 'bagman' later evolved to describe a person who collects or distributes illicit money or bribes on behalf of another party.