Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rag-and-bone-man
noun
/ˈræɡ ənd boʊn mæn/
Definition
A person who collects and sells old goods, scraps, and discarded items, especially clothing and household objects.
Examples
- In the past, a rag-and-bone-man would roam the streets, calling out to residents to collect their old rags and bones.
- Children would often run to the window to see the rag-and-bone-man passing by with his cart.
Meaning
Traditionally, this term refers to a bartering scavenger who goes around neighborhoods to gather unwanted items that can be reused or resold.
Synonyms
- scrap dealer
- rubbish collector
- trash picker
