English · Slang Attested

crossman

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A thief, forger, or other criminal.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Kẻ trộm, kẻ giả mạo hoặc tội phạm khác

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

There is a house in Cherry street, not far from Catherine Market […]. A little to the north of its door stands an old-time tree; and for many a year it has been known to the “crossmen” and “knucks” of the town as “Jack Circle's watering place” and “fence.”

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 “crossman” mean?

A thief, forger, or other criminal.

Is “crossman” formal or informal?

crossman is generally slang.

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