g-man
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A US government agent fighting organized crime in the interwar years.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Any person working for the US government, especially in undercover work.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “g-man” mean?
A US government agent fighting organized crime in the interwar years.
Is “g-man” formal or informal?
g-man is generally slang.