hackman

American  

[hak-muhn, -man] / ˈhæk mən, -ˌmæn /

noun

plural

hackmen

1. the driver of a hack or taxi.

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Hackman British  

/ ˈhækmən /

noun

1. Gene. born 1930, US film actor; his films include The French Connection (1971), Mississippi Burning (1988), Absolute Power (1997), and The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)

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Etymology

Origin of hackman

An Americanism dating back to 1790–1800; hack ² + man

Example Sentences

“That horrid hackman wouldn’t give us a lift, although he was sitting at Tompkins’ store toasting his feet at a stove,” added Belle, angrily.

From Natalie: A Garden Scout by Roy, Lillian Elizabeth

A collection was taken up to send delegates to the funeral, and the same hackman who bore little Joe to the hospital again kindly offered the use of his carriage.

From Donahoe's Magazine, Volume XV, No. 3 Volume XV (Jan 1886-Jul 1886) by Various

When Tim, the hackman, went into town with his first load he was forewarned by Aunty Rose that he would have company going back.

From Carolyn of the Corners by Endicott, Ruth Belmore

This was the report Tim, the hackman, had brought in.

From Carolyn of the Corners by Endicott, Ruth Belmore

He called the hackman, and Red Beak Jim approached the fence with a grin.

From Taking Chances by Cullen, Clarence L.