"guyman" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: guymen [plural], guy man [alternative], guy-man [alternative]
Etymology: From Nigerian Pidgin guyman (“boy; cunning person”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|pcm|guyman||boy; cunning person}} Nigerian Pidgin guyman (“boy; cunning person”) Head templates: {{en-noun|guymen}} guyman (plural guymen)
  1. (chiefly Nigeria) A fraudster involved in an advance fee scam. Tags: Nigeria Related terms: 419 scam, mugu, Yahoo boy

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