Pitman Definition & Meaning

pitman
noun
  1. English educator who invented a system of phonetic shorthand (1813-1897)
  2. someone who works in a coal mine

"Pitman" in song lyrics

See how pitman is used in real songs:

  • "Kwame and Kuma, Marcus Garvey, Jane Pitman"
    Arrested Development — Revolution
  • "take your picture just like I'm Pitman"
    Tonedeff — Coffee
  • "commerce bank pitman"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "pitman"

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