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Slang for police in Hyderabad, India which literally means bed bugs in Indian languages. [39] Maatia kukura Meaning khaki dog in English, is a derogatory word for police in Odisha due to their khaki uniforms and rowdy behaviour. Kuka Bulgarian slang for a police officer. The word is used derogatorily and literally means hook.
(slang) emergency vehicle with lights and sirens (emergency services in the UK generally use blue flashing lights and formerly used a two-tone siren) (US: lights and sirens or code) bobby police officer, named after Sir Robert Peel, the founder of the Metropolitan Police in 1829. The word "peeler" of similar origin, is used in Northern Ireland.
Notes Works cited References External links 0-9 S.S. Kresge Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain, about 1920 86 Main article: 86 1. Soda-counter term meaning an item was no longer available 2. "Eighty-six" means to discard, eliminate, or deny service A A-1 First class abe's cabe 1. Five dollar bill 2. See fin, a fiver, half a sawbuck absent treatment Engaging in dance with a cautious partner ab-so ...
A term used in some post-soviet countries to refer to a member of the secret police. Mukhabarat, Al-Amn: Arabic terms for "intelligence" and "security", the former is mainly used for foreign intelligence whereas the latter is used for domestic intelligence. Moscas Border Patrol Police. [11] Narc, Nark, Narq An informant or an undercover DEA ...
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Getty Images Detroit slang is an ever-evolving dictionary of words and phrases with roots in regional Michigan, the Motown music scene, African-American communities and drug culture, among others.
A less derogatory term for a female police officer. Miss Piggy A female police officer (refers to the Muppet character, derived from the pejorative term "pig" for police officers). Mountie mountie A member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Papa bear A male police officer or police supervisor such as Sergeant or higher rank. Polar bear
Parents using slang terms. Whether their kids like it or not, parents admit to using slang terms as well. The Preply survey shows 3 in 4 parents admit to using slang terms that are popular with teens.