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Definition of candyman

candyman

/ˈkæn.di.mæn/
can · dy · man
Plural:candymen
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candyman Lexical Profile

candyman Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A person who makes or sells candy and other sweet confections.

Example

"The local candyman handed out free peppermint sticks to the children during the holiday parade."

2

A dealer or supplier of illegal drugs (slang).

Example

"Undercover detectives spent months tracking the neighborhood candyman before making an arrest."

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• Rhymes for candyman

• Nearby Words

candy
candyfloss
candygram
candyman
candystriper
candytuft
cane

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Candyman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/candyman
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