noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The embodiment of the VAT taxation department British, informal
2. 2
   The employee responsible for gathering pulp from the vat on the mould in papermaking.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From VAT + man.

Etymology 2

From vat + -man.

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