G-man
Americannoun
plural
G-mennoun
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slang an FBI agent
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a political detective
Etymology
Origin of G-man
First recorded in 1920–25; probably representing Government man
Example Sentences
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Sad to say, Ness peaked in his 20s, and Prohibition’s star G-man never recovered from the intoxicating effects of fame.
From Washington Post
“It’s something that stands still, stands strong, stands for a long time. And that’s exactly what G-man embodies.”
From Los Angeles Times
“I don’t think you’re a big master spy,” the G-man confides to Winner at one point.
From Washington Post
A G-man joins the district attorney’s office and busts a racketeer.
From Los Angeles Times
It was the death of the deus ex machina — the hope that a G-man of mythic abilities would decisively intervene on the side of good and save the honor of the country.
From Washington Post
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