alleyman
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Meaning · English
A German, especially during the First World War.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Take me over the sea, where the Alleyman can't get at me. Oh my, I don't want to die, I want to go home.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “alleyman” mean?
A German, especially during the First World War.
Is “alleyman” formal or informal?
alleyman is generally slang.