gasman

See also: Gasman

English

Etymology

From gas + man.

Noun

gasman (plural gasmen)

  1. (colloquial) A worker for a company that supplies gas (in the sense of the gaseous fuel), especially one who visits premises to read the meter, test appliances etc.
    I spent all morning waiting for the gasman to call.
  2. A man employed in the manufacture of gas.
  3. The man who controls the lights of the stage.
  4. (slang) A worthless person (male)

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