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Definition of triggerman

triggerman

/ˈtrɪɡ.ɚˌmæn/
trig · ger · man
Plural:triggermen
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triggerman Lexical Profile

triggerman Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A criminal or hired assassin who uses a firearm to carry out killings, especially on behalf of an organized crime syndicate.

Example

"Prosecutors offered a plea deal to the getaway driver in exchange for testimony identifying the triggerman."

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• Nearby Words

triggered
triggerfish
triggering
triggerman
triglav
trigonometric
trigonometry

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in early 20th-century American English crime slang, combining 'trigger' and 'man' during the Prohibition era to denote a syndicate gunman.

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