pitchman en · NOUN
Etymology
From pitch + man.
Meanings
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A salesman, especially one who aggressively markets wares from a street stall, or a carnival or side show act.
The pitchman swept his cane in a slow acceleration over the heads of the crowd and then suddenly pointed the silver cap toward Billy and the shill.
1994, Cormac McCarthy, The Crossing, page 377:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pitchmen | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (3)
de Marktschreier (salesman) · tr tablakâr (salesman) · tr işportacı (salesman)