Meaning of candy man | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A drug dealer.
   US, euphemistic, slang
2. A person who sells sweets, especially a sidewalk or street vendor.
   dated

Examples

““So your friend was into drugs, is that what you’re saying. He’s a Candy Man. That’s some friend to have, I don’t think.” She looked puzzled. “Candy Man,” she repeated. “I don’t understand.” A Candy Man is a slang term for a drug dealer,” I explained.”

“"There comes the candy-man!" exclaimed a little fellow, pressing up to the side of the lady. "Quick, ma! Here, candy-man!" calling after an old man with a tin cylinder under his arm.”

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