stickup man

noun

, Informal.

1. a man who commits a stickup.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stickup man¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

“The Wire,” which starred Williams as the openly gay stickup man Omar Little, explored the narcotics scene in Baltimore through a variety of perspectives.

From Los Angeles Times

Simon describes “The Wire,” in which Williams starred as the openly gay stickup man Omar Little, as “a careful critique of our drug prohibition and the human cost underlying those policies.”

From Los Angeles Times

This might explain why the seemingly universal fan favorite is Omar, the stickup man.

From New York Times

When the complainant handed over his wallet, containing $22, the stickup man, looking down at the bills, griped, “This is all the money you got?”

From Washington Post

Portraying a murderous stickup man wasn’t necessarily the most natural fit for Williams.

From Washington Post