Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tosher
Noun
/ˈtɒʃə/
Definition
A tosher is someone who searches through sewers or drains to find discarded valuables.
Examples
- The tosher carefully sifted through the mud in the old sewer.
- In Victorian London, toshers were known for their skill in finding jewelry and coins in the filth.
- After a heavy rain, the tosher ventured into the drains, hoping to uncover something valuable.
Meaning
The term ‘tosher’ refers to an individual, often in a historical context, who makes a living by scavenging in underground areas for lost items or treasure, particularly in urban environments.
Synonyms
- Scavenger
- Treasure hunter
- Forager
