English · Slang Attested

caseman

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A person who examines a building to determine whether it is worth burgling.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Green was a caseman for several of the 'Big Boys'. He visited house after house in residential sections of London's suburbs, checking the quality of furniture, decor, and general prosperity, and then advising the 'Big Boys' whether they were worth a visit.

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 “caseman” mean?

A person who examines a building to determine whether it is worth burgling.

Is “caseman” formal or informal?

caseman is generally slang.

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