dock-walloper

[ dok-wol-uh-per ]

noun

, Slang.

1. a casual laborer about docks or wharves.

Other Words From

• dock-wallop·ing noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of dock-walloper¹

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; dock ¹ + walloper ( def )

Example Sentences

Bunter himself could not be expected to remember every casual dock walloper he might have had to do with.

From Project Gutenberg

The sneaking dock-walloper, I'll take the starch out of him when we land!

From Project Gutenberg