Word of the Day: Yegg

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Saturday, October 12, 2024

noun 1. (slang) A burglar or safecracker. "Old Jones was a former yegg who had a reputation as a master safecracker." "The local news reported that a skilled yegg had managed to crack the museum's state-of-the-art safe." "In old crime novels, the yegg was often portrayed as a daring rogue." Ads help keep Word Daily free. American English, early 20th century From Our Network Today's Best Deals Good products make life easier — especially when they're on sale. See the savings Safecracker has never really been a viable profession, but a century ago, "yegg" or "yegg-man" was the name for that job. This slang term for a burglar (specifically of safes) was popular in the early 1900s and was associated with the train-hopping culture around the Great Depression. ... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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