flesh peddler
Americannoun
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an employment agent or agency, especially one that recruits executives.
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a theatrical agent.
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a pimp.
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a prostitute.
Etymology
Origin of flesh peddler
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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To others, Gilman is also seen as a flesh peddler - he’s owner of the famous Mustang Ranch brothel, legally operated in Storey County just east of Reno.
From Washington Times
There had been speculation that finally, this would be the platform on which Kelly would have to address the mess surrounding the Ducks' payment of $25,000 to Texas scout/flesh peddler Willie Lyles, but those people probably also think Chone Figgins is going to hit for the cycle any day now for the Mariners.
From Seattle Times
His masterful, softly menacing style, along with his courtship of nontraditional clients like Coca-Cola and Credit Lyonnais, transformed the old stereotype of the talent agent as a hustling flesh peddler into that of a sleek ninja visionary.
From Time Magazine Archive
Also, incredible as it may seem, the Russians were grateful because he had turned down a flesh peddler's offer of Leon Trotsky as a Paramount stage attraction.
From Time Magazine Archive
SUE MENGERS, 39, is vice president and resident Hollywood flesh peddler for I.C.M., but she might as well work for Ma Bell.
From Time Magazine Archive
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