white van man

English

Etymology

White is a standard colour for vans, it does not mean a van driver who happens to be white.

Noun

white van man (plural white van men)

1. (British, informal) A stereotypical tradesman or handyman who drives a white van, especially one who drives carelessly.
   • 2024 July 24, “Comment: Can Labour allow rail mail to fail?”, in RAIL, number 1014, page 3:

     At the same time, the unregulated 'white van man' with low overheads has found a niche that no large company can possibly compete with.