yeggman

[ yeg-muhn ]

noun

, Older Slang.

, plural yegg·men.

1. yegg.

Word History and Origins

Origin of yeggman¹

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; apparently yegg + -man, though the appearance of yegg as an independent word is later

Example Sentences

"Old gent, if you think it's a joke jest let me ketch you lowerin' them arms of yourn," answered back the yeggman.

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And the lady reporters would interview me and theyd publish my picture with yoursHandsome Bob, the swell society yeggman.

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The yeggman, a strongly built slow talking man, looked like a skilled mechanic of a locomotive engineer.

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The Bowery thug and yeggman are much more dangerous enemies to society than the average gipsy.

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It reminded him very much of his friend the yeggman in New York.

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