Definitions by dbb618

standover man

Aussie slang for an extortionist who uses physical violence (or threats thereof) to extract payment on behalf of another party.

You might pay a standover man to get some money owed to you instead of going via the police. Perhaps you might order a few broken ribs or a kneecapping as an object lesson to go along with the payment.

standover man by dbb618 May 6, 2007