bagman

/ˌbægˈmæn/
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Other forms: bagmen

Definitions of bagman
  1. noun
    a salesman who travels to call on customers
    synonyms: commercial traveler, commercial traveller, roadman, traveling salesman, travelling salesman
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    types:
    tallyman
    one who sells goods on the installment plan
    type of:
    salesman
    a man salesperson
    interpreter, representative, spokesperson, voice
    an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose
  2. noun
    a racketeer assigned to collect or distribute payoff money
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    type of:
    racketeer
    someone who commits crimes for profit (especially one who obtains money by fraud or extortion)
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