Bagman means: A caddy.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
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BlueskyMay 2026
"What? Why do I fail? Cats like me." Bagman said, and Carver's face tightened. Darveel stepped back and said, " #Dear Bagman, that cat, it is not in the command, it cannot be, it is an insulated system but Orden does…
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BlueskyMay 2026
"What about the cat?" Bagman said and Carver froze, Darveel took a step back, but then Carver relaxed, "Your #dear cat, you have to get into the command pod to reach for it. Orden will complain, but you say it is the…
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BlueskyMay 2026
And who among us (and by us I mean we olds) can forget Nixon's bagman Bibi Rebozo?
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Australia
#1·Apr 26, 2026AUS
(golf) A caddy.
For parents
Bagman means: A caddy.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
For ESL learners
bagman means: A caddy.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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“"What? Why do I fail? Cats like me." Bagman said, and Carver's face tightened. Darveel stepped back and said, " #Dear Bagman, that cat, it is not in the command, it cannot be, it is an insulated system but Orden does not believe it unless you check it out." #vss365”
— Bluesky· May 2026“"What about the cat?" Bagman said and Carver froze, Darveel took a step back, but then Carver relaxed, "Your #dear cat, you have to get into the command pod to reach for it. Orden will complain, but you say it is the only way to get it. You will fail, but you try." #vss365”
— Bluesky· May 2026“And who among us (and by us I mean we olds) can forget Nixon's bagman Bibi Rebozo?”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 26, 2026AUS
(Britain, dated) A staff assistant to a senior police officer (such as a Detective Sergeant for a Detective Inspector).
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#3·Apr 26, 2026AUS
(US, Australia, NZ, informal) A person who collects, transports, or distributes illicit money, especially for the purpose of bribery, extortion, or the making of other improper payments.
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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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