|
|
Definition of Holdup man
1. Noun. An armed thief.
Specialized synonyms: Highjacker, Highwayman, Hijacker, Road Agent
Generic synonyms: Stealer, Thief
Lexicographical Neighbors of Holdup Man
Literary usage of Holdup man
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Transactions of the Commonwealth Club of California by Commonwealth Club of California (1922)
"Do you believe that a holdup man who sticks a gun into your face is entitled to
probation? He gets it very often. I am not saying in San Francisco. ..."
2. Sunset by Southern Pacific Company, Southern Pacific Company. Passenger Dept (1915)
""I do owe you ten dollars, Henery Sowden," he says, most in tears just as the
holdup man got to him, "and I'm going to pay you right now! ..."
3. The Traveling Post Office: History and Incidents of the Railway Mail Service by William Jefferson Dennis (1916)
"... nothing but my handkerchief, wherefore the holdup man got nothing. I then
joined Corcoran ahead. These minutes seemed like a few hours to us, and, ..."
4. News Writing, the Gathering, Handling and Writing of News Stories by Matthew Lyle Spencer (1917)
"It includes such subjects as, "How to Jiu-jitsu a holdup man," "Why Hot Water
Dissolves Things," "Duties of an International Spy," "Feminism and ..."
Other Resources:
