bounty jumper
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Meaning · English
One who, during the latter part of the Civil War, enlisted in the United States service, and deserted as soon as possible after receiving the bounty.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bounty jumper” mean?
One who, during the latter part of the Civil War, enlisted in the United States service, and deserted as soon as possible after receiving the bounty.
Is “bounty jumper” formal or informal?
bounty jumper is generally slang.