candyman

Purveyor of confections

A candyman is a drug dealer, especially one selling cocaine or heroin—candy being slang for drugs.

The term carries a sinister undertone, suggesting someone who makes dangerous things seem sweet or appealing.

In older or more innocent usage, a candyman is simply someone who sells candy: The candyman comes around every afternoon.

confectioner

sugar

Crystalline carbohydrate sweetener

caramel · lollipop · jellybean · marshmallow · truffle · bonbon · praline · toffee · licorice · peppermint

horror

hook

Curved catching device

urban legend · Helen · supernatural · slasher · gore · curse · revenge · apparition · specter · haunting

dealer

pusher

One who shoves forward

connect · hookup · slang · street · corner · hustle · dope · score · buy · sell

folk

song

Musical piece with words

Willy Wonka · magical · nostalgia · lure · stranger danger

slang

sugar daddy

Wealthy older romantic benefactor

spoil · wealthy · provider · sweet-talker · charmer · smooth · flatterer · seducer

Opposites
drug dealing role

candymannarc

Undercover drug officer

DEA agent · narcotics officer · undercover cop · police officer · snitch

substance provision

candymankilljoy

One who dampens merriment

nutritionist · dietitian · health nut · ascetic · puritan

archetype/character role

candymankilljoy

One who dampens merriment

disciplinarian · strict parent · buzzkill · party pooper · puritan

Family

candymen

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13