What is another word for bagman?

Pronunciation: [bˈaɡmən] (IPA)

The term "bagman" refers to a person who collects money on behalf of another person, usually in a secretive or dishonest manner. Some synonyms for bagman include courier, go-between, middleman, collector, emissary, and runner. An individual who performs this kind of service may also be referred to as a bag carrier, money man, or bag holder. These terms are often associated with illegal or unethical activities, but they can also be used in a legitimate context, such as in business or politics. Whatever the situation, the use of a bagman suggests an element of secrecy and deception.

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  • Independent

    • Noun, singular or mass
      dealer.
  • Other Related

    • Noun, singular or mass
      pusher.

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Usage examples for Bagman

The bagman had a scarfpin in the shape of a horse shoe.
"When Egypt Went Broke"
Holman Day
At The Swan with Two Necks, Cheapside, when the coach set me down, I behaved as a man should; ordered supper and a bed; and over my supper discussed the prospects of peace with an affable, middle-aged bagman who shared my box.
"Merry-Garden and Other Stories"
Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
For once at least I need a guarantee of certain holiness, and how can I have it with an ecclesiastic who hawks about jokes like a bagman?
"En Route"
J.-K. (Joris-Karl) Huysmans

Famous quotes with Bagman

  • He knows, of course, that a criminal organization like the Verbover ring can’t flourish without the ready services of bagman and secret lobbyists, without regular applications of grease and body English to the works of government.
    Michael Chabon

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