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bounty hunter

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noun

  1. a person who hunts outlaws or wild animals for the bounty offered for capturing or killing them.

  2. a person who seeks a reward for recovering valuable property.

  3. Slang. a salesman or agent who works for a fee or commission.

Etymology

Origin of bounty hunter

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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Bounty hunter Duane “Dog” Chapman is back in action in the new unscripted series “Dog’s Most Wanted.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2019

Bounty hunter Stephanie Plum is assigned to a case that involves ice cream and a dead body.

From Washington Post • Sep. 28, 2017

Dog and Beth: On the Hunt Bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman and his better half are back for another season of their reality show.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2015

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