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candyman

Syllabification: (can·dy·man)
Pronunciation: /ˈkandēˌman/

Definition of candyman

noun (plural candymen)

informal
  • a person who sells illegal drugs.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from candy + man, an earlier sense denoting a ragman who gave toffee in exchange for goods

candyman in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of candyman in the British & World English dictionary