paperhanger

[pey-per-hang-er] /ˈpeɪ pərˌhæŋ ər/
noun
1.
a person whose job is covering walls with wallpaper.
2.
Slang. a person who passes worthless checks.
Origin
1790-1800; paper + hanger
Examples from the web for paperhanger
  • Once you choose your wallpaper, it's time to decide whether you want to hire a professional paperhanger or do it yourself.
British Dictionary definitions for paperhanger

paperhanger

/ˈpeɪpəˌhæŋə/
noun
1.
a person who hangs wallpaper as an occupation
2.
(US, slang) a counterfeiter
Derived Forms
paperhanging, noun
Slang definitions & phrases for paperhanger

paperhanger

noun

A person who passes counterfeit money or worthless checks: The FBI's suspect was a master paperhanger, the last of a breed (1914+ Underworld)