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peterman

American  
[pee-ter-muhn] / ˈpi tər mən /

noun

Slang.

PLURAL

petermen
  1. a safecracker.


peterman British  
/ ˈpiːtəmən /

noun

  1. slang  a burglar skilled in safe-breaking

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Etymology

Origin of peterman

1805–15; peter a safe or cash box, originally a portmanteau or trunk, as an object to be stolen or rifled (of obscure origin) + -man

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Holder Cash Peterman took the snap and flipped the ball over his shoulder as kicker Mateen Bhaghani circled behind him, the ball hitting the turf instead of Bhaghani’s hands.

From Los Angeles Times

E! is airing a programming block from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., beginning with “Live From E! Countdown to the Emmys,” which will be hosted by Bresha Webb, Christian Siriano, Zanna Roberts Rassi and Melissa Peterman.

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Along the way, they get feedback from a variety of Hallmark stars, including Bennett, who also serves as host, and judge Melissa Peterman.

From Los Angeles Times

Peterman’s Gabby works beside Tokala Black Elk’s Takoda, the joint’s deadpan, sensible version of Woody from “Cheers.”

From Salon

He becomes the fifth quarterback on the Saints roster, along with starter Derek Carr, and reserves Jake Haener, Kellen Mond and Nathan Peterman.

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