Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

repo-men

Noun
ˈrēˌpōˌmen
Definition
Individuals who are authorized to repossess items, typically due to unpaid debts.
Examples
  • After missing several payments, the repo-men arrived to take the car.
  • The repo-men were efficient, quickly locating and repossessing the equipment.
  • Many find it unsettling to encounter repo-men when they fall behind on their loans.
Meaning
Repo-men are hired by financial institutions or companies to reclaim belongings that are under a contractual agreement, commonly when payments are overdue.
Synonyms
  • repossession agents
  • debt collectors
  • repo agents