candy man
The term "candy man" can refer to a person selling sweets or, in modern slang, a drug dealer.
Definition
B2Modern Slang
(informal, euphemistic)A person who sells illegal drugs.
Example
- The police arrested the candy man who was dealing drugs in the neighborhood.
B1Confectionery
(dated, informal)A person who sells sweets or candies, especially on the street.
Example
- The candy man set up his cart near the park every weekend.
B2Folklore
(mythical, fictional)A fictional character associated with candy, often appearing in stories or folklore.
Example
- The children were scared to say the name of the candy man three times in front of a mirror.
Similar
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