trashman

American  

[trash-man, -muhn] / ˈtræʃˌmæn, -mən /

noun

plural

trashmen

1. a person who collects trash for removal in a truck.

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Gender

See -man.

Etymology

Origin of trashman

First recorded in 1950–55; trash + man

Example Sentences

“That’s how people professionally know me,” Haigler said of “Ya Fav Trashman.”

From Seattle Times

And if Haigler has his way, Democratic voters in the May primary election would cast ballots for him as “Ya Fav Trashman” instead of his legal name.

From Seattle Times

“It’s the fact that for the past 2 1/2 years I’ve been personified and articulated to the entire world at ‘Ya Fav Trashman.'”

From Seattle Times

The Philadelphia City Commissioners Office, which administers elections, said it would ensure Haigler’s petition papers were aboveboard but said it would be up to other candidates to object to the legitimacy of “Ya Fav Trashman” and take the case to election court.

From Seattle Times

The baskets didn't do much to hide the smell, but luckily the trashman would come in his boat that same evening to dump them downriver.

From Literature