1. plural of candyman; people who sell or make candy
Usage: informal; chiefly historical
2. plural of candyman; men who distribute or peddle drugs, especially cocaine or crack cocaine
Usage: slang; informal

Examples

• The candymen at the fair sold colorful lollipops and taffy to children.
• In the old carnival, candymen would call out their wares from wooden carts.
• The street candymen set up their stalls near the town square every weekend.
• Historical records mention candymen who traveled from village to village.
• The candymen offered homemade sweets at the market.