noun Street Slang

e-man

EE-man · noun · slang

A prisoner who has tried to escape.

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Definitions

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An 'E-list' prisoner flagged as an escape risk, subject to extra security measures.

“As an e-man he wears a different coloured uniform.”
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e-man In A Sentence

As an e-man he wears a different coloured uniform.

Origin & Usage

From the prison 'E-list' (Escape list); 'E-man' = a listed man.

People Also Ask

What is an e-man in prison?

A prisoner placed on the 'E-list' (Escape list) because they are considered an escape risk, and who is subject to extra security measures.

How are e-men treated differently?

They often wear a differently coloured uniform, have their movements watched more closely, and face additional checks.

Where does the term e-man come from?

From the prison 'E-list', short for Escape list; an 'E-man' is a man on that list.

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