Redcap Meaning in English

word

US

ˈrɛdˌkæp

RED-kap

UK

ˈredˌkæp

RED-kap

Definition

In the U.S., a 'redcap' is a worker at a train station who helps passengers with their luggage; in folklore, it can also mean a type of evil goblin.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used in American English specifically for railway stations; rarely used elsewhere. The occupational sense is far more common than the folklore meaning. Not used in the UK for this job. Plural: 'redcaps.'

• Spanish: cargador de estación - redcap (EE. UU., trabajador de estación)
• Portuguese (BR): carregador de estação - redcap (trabalhador ferroviário nos EUA)
• Portuguese (PT): carregador da estação - redcap (trabalhador ferroviário nos EUA)
• Chinese (Simplified): 行李员 - 红帽子（美国火车站工作人员）
• Chinese (Traditional): 行李員 - 紅帽子（美國火車站工作人員）
• Hindi: रेडकैप (रेलवे स्टेशन पर कुली)
• Arabic: حامل حقائب في المحطة - ريدكاب (عامل سكة حديد في أمريكا)
• Bengali: রেডক্যাপ (ট্রেন স্টেশনের কর্মী) - রেডক্যাপ (দৈত্য)
• Russian: редкап (железнодорожный носильщик) - редкап (гоблин из фольклора)
• Japanese: レッドキャップ（鉄道駅の手荷物係） - レッドキャップ（伝説のゴブリン）
• Vietnamese: nhân viên khuân vác (redcap) - yêu tinh redcap (truyền thuyết)
• Korean: 레드캡(역 짐 운반원) - 레드캡(전설 속 요괴)
• Turkish: redcap (istasyon taşıyıcısı) - redcap (efsanevi cin)
• Urdu: ریڈ کیپ (ریلوے اسٹیشن پر سامان اٹھانے والا مزدور) - ریڈ کیپ (خوفناک جن)
• Indonesian: redcap (petugas porter di stasiun) - redcap (makhluk legenda)

Example Sentences

The redcap carried my bags at the station.

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My grandmother told me stories about a scary redcap.

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Ask a redcap if you need help with your luggage.

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I tipped the redcap a few dollars for helping me with my heavy suitcase.

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You’ll spot a redcap by his bright hat at the train station entrance.

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In old legends, a redcap was something you never wanted to meet at night.

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