🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

가스맨

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gaseumaen

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Gasman/ˈɡæs.mən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"가스맨이 난방 시스템을 수리하러 왔다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who works with gas systems, including installation, maintenance, and repair.

    "The gasman arrived promptly to fix the heating system."
  2. 2

    A slang term for a person involved in the illegal distribution of gas or gas-related products.

    "The police arrested the gasman for selling stolen propane tanks."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'gasman' originates from the combination of 'gas', derived from the Latin 'gas' meaning 'vapor', and 'man', a Middle English term for a male person. It evolved in the early 20th century to refer specifically to individuals who work with gas systems, particularly in the context of utilities and maintenance.

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