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meatmonger
The term carries a dual identity, shifting between a neutral professional designation and a pejorative label. In its literal sense, it describes a tradesperson specializing in the sale of meat, often evoking a traditional, small-town marketplace atmosphere where the seller possesses specialized knowledge of cuts and curing.
When used critically, the word adopts a sinister tone, suggesting a lack of ethics or a predatory nature. In this context, it implies that the individual views food not as a necessity for the community, but as a commodity to be exploited for maximum profit, often during times of scarcity or crisis.
Meanings
Examples
The local meatmonger always recommends the best cut for a roast.
I need to stop by the meatmonger for some fresh sausages.
Ask the meatmonger to trim the fat off the steak.
The village meatmonger wore a blood-stained apron and a wide grin.
He is nothing more than a greedy meatmonger profiteering from the famine.
Who is this unscrupulous meatmonger trying to sell me spoiled pork?
The town square was crowded with every kind of merchant, including the meatmonger.
I wonder if the meatmonger has any organic chicken left today.