pitchman
[pich-muh n]
- an itinerant vendor of small wares that are usually carried in a case with collapsible legs, allowing it to be set up or removed quickly.
- any high-pressure salesperson, as one at a concession at a fair or carnival.
- a person who delivers a message on radio or television, as for a product, cause, etc.
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Origin of pitchman
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Examples from the Web for pitchman
Contemporary Examples
Bibi Netanyahu talked to the World Economic Forum this afternoon like a pitchman on a road show.
You do, however, get points for finding a pitchman whose name perfectly matches your product.
Historical Examples
Then only Pitchman killed halibut; Raven could not kill any.
Myths and Legends of British North AmericaKatharine Berry Judson
Boswellister slipped away while the pitchman started to collect a new crowd.
The Glory of IpplingHelen M. Urban
The pitchman smiled with flawless teeth and the women smiled back at him.
The Glory of IpplingHelen M. Urban
Pitchman wanted to go home before the sun rose because he was afraid of being melted.
Myths and Legends of British North AmericaKatharine Berry Judson
Pitchman began to say “A-a-a-a-a,” rather weakly, because he was getting warm.
Myths and Legends of British North AmericaKatharine Berry Judson
pitchman
- an itinerant pedlar of small merchandise who operates from a stand at a fair, etc
- any high-pressure salesman or advertiser
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Word Origin and History for pitchman
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