Used primarily in southern
Maryland, trueman, when used as a noun, is slang for "
gypsy." It is also used as an exclamation when a toad is found near one's
mailbox.
Example 1, slang for
gypsy: "I went to see a fortune-telling trueman to find out if Kristin is in love with me. I think the trueman put a hex on me instead. I should have tipped her."
Example
2, as an exclamation: "Trueman!
Ugh, toads are so gross."