(US, Australia, NZ, informal) A person who collects, transports, or distributes illicit money, especially for the purpose of bribery, extortion, or the making of other improper payments.
"What? Why do I fail? Cats like me." Bagman said, and Carver's face tightened. Darveel stepped back and said, " #Dear Bagman, that cat, it is not in the command, it cannot be, it is an insulated system but Orden does…
"What about the cat?" Bagman said and Carver froze, Darveel took a step back, but then Carver relaxed, "Your #dear cat, you have to get into the command pod to reach for it. Orden will complain, but you say it is the…
(US, Australia, NZ, informal) A person who collects, transports, or distributes illicit money, especially for the purpose of bribery, extortion, or the making of other improper payments.
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British football (soccer) slang for a prolific goal scorer — a player who reliably 'bags' goals. The term comes from the verb 'to bag' (to score), and implies consistent, reliable finishing rather than a one-off performance. It's an affectionate, punchy piece of football commentary vocabulary, used by fans, pundits, and journalists alike. A 'bagsman' is someone you count on to put the ball in the net — the kind of striker whose goal tally justifies their transfer fee.
(UK, soccer) A player who scores many goals.
(US) A railway employee who was in charge of the baggage car, storing and retrieving passenger's baggage and sometimes handling mail.
And who among us (and by us I mean we olds) can forget Nixon's bagman Bibi Rebozo?
(golf) A caddy.
Bagman means: A caddy.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
bagman means: A caddy.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
“"What? Why do I fail? Cats like me." Bagman said, and Carver's face tightened. Darveel stepped back and said, " #Dear Bagman, that cat, it is not in the command, it cannot be, it is an insulated system but Orden does not believe it unless you check it out." #vss365”
“"What about the cat?" Bagman said and Carver froze, Darveel took a step back, but then Carver relaxed, "Your #dear cat, you have to get into the command pod to reach for it. Orden will complain, but you say it is the only way to get it. You will fail, but you try." #vss365”
“And who among us (and by us I mean we olds) can forget Nixon's bagman Bibi Rebozo?”
(Britain, dated) A staff assistant to a senior police officer (such as a Detective Sergeant for a Detective Inspector).