Haymarket Hector
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Meaning · English
A thug, bully or pimp inhabiting the London neighbourhood of Leicester Square and the Haymarket.
Register: slang
Examples
You cannot have forgotten that when the late King took offence at an expression of Sir John Coventry's, he employed O'Brian, Sir Thomas Sands, and some other Haymarket Hectors, to cut off Sir John's nose as he returned home at night.
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 “Haymarket Hector” mean?
A thug, bully or pimp inhabiting the London neighbourhood of Leicester Square and the Haymarket.
Is “Haymarket Hector” formal or informal?
Haymarket Hector is generally slang.