flesh peddler

noun

, Slang.

1. an employment agent or agency, especially one that recruits executives.
2. a theatrical agent.
3. a pimp.
4. a prostitute.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flesh peddler¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

To others, Gilman is also seen as a flesh peddler - he’s owner of the famous Mustang Ranch brothel, legally operated in Storey County just east of Reno.

From Washington Times

There had been speculation that finally, this would be the platform on which Kelly would have to address the mess surrounding the Ducks' payment of $25,000 to Texas scout/flesh peddler Willie Lyles, but those people probably also think Chone Figgins is going to hit for the cycle any day now for the Mariners.

From Seattle Times

His masterful, softly menacing style, along with his courtship of nontraditional clients like Coca-Cola and Credit Lyonnais, transformed the old stereotype of the talent agent as a hustling flesh peddler into that of a sleek ninja visionary.

From Time Magazine Archive

Also, incredible as it may seem, the Russians were grateful because he had turned down a flesh peddler's offer of Leon Trotsky as a Paramount stage attraction.

From Time Magazine Archive

SUE MENGERS, 39, is vice president and resident Hollywood flesh peddler for I.C.M., but she might as well work for Ma Bell.

From Time Magazine Archive

Related Words

• headhunter
• recruiter
• talent agent