paperhanger

noun

pa·​per·​hang·​er ˈpā-pər-ˌhaŋ-ər How to pronounce paperhanger (audio)
1
: one that applies wallpaper
2
slang : one who passes worthless checks

Examples of paperhanger in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1768, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of paperhanger was in 1768

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“Paperhanger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paperhanger. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

paperhanger

noun
pa·​per·​hang·​er ˈpā-pər-ˌhaŋ-ər How to pronounce paperhanger (audio)
: a person who applies wallpaper to walls especially as an occupation
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