G-man en · NOUN
Etymology
Probably abbreviated from government man.
Meanings
- (US, historical, slang) A US government agent fighting organized crime in the interwar years.
- (US, broadly, slang) Any person working for the US government, especially in undercover work.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-men | Number=Plur | lexicographic |