bounty hunter
noun
a person who hunts outlaws or wild animals for the bounty offered for capturing or killing them.
a person who seeks a reward for recovering valuable property.
Slang. a salesman or agent who works for a fee or commission.
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Nearby words
- bountied,
- bountiful,
- bountifully,
- bounty,
- bounty bag,
- bouquet,
- bouquet garni,
- bouquetier,
- bourbaki,
- bourbon
Origin of bounty hunter
First recorded in 1955–60
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Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019