man . man or the man {n.}, {slang} 1. The police; a policeman. I am gonna turn you in to the man. 2. The boss; the leader; the most important figure in an organization or outfit. The man will decide. Categories: add yours {n.} {slang} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: M Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment