1. A disparaging term for a male appointee
   "Critics accused him of being a placeman, appointed for political reasons rather than merit"

Derived forms: placemen

Type of: adult male, bozo [N. Amer, informal], cat [N. Amer, informal], chappie [Brit, informal], geezer [Brit, informal], guy [informal], hombre [N. Amer, informal], man, placeseeker [Brit], sod [informal]

Encyclopedia: Placeman