Tom Tug
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Meaning · English
A waterman.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Tom Tugs were to the men of Hoccleve's time what Hansom cabmen are to modern Londoners.
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 “Tom Tug” mean?
A waterman.
Is “Tom Tug” formal or informal?
Tom Tug is generally slang.