visiting fireman: Meaning and Definition of

vis'iting fire'man

Pronunciation: [key]
— Informal. Informal.
  1. an influential person accorded special treatment while visiting an organization, industry, city, etc.
  2. a visitor, as a tourist or vacationer, in a city, presumed to be a big spender.
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