boy in blue

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blue suit

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twelve

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undercover

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The structure is a clipped shortening of "narcotics officer," dropping the final syllables to create a quicker, more casual noun. It is used to describe a police officer or federal agent working on illegal narcotics control, often one who investigates, arrests, or infiltrates drug operations. People typically use "narc" as a neutral descriptor in news or police contexts, but in street slang it carries a negative or fearful tone, as in "Watch out, that guy's a narc."

What does "narc" mean in law enforcement and street slang?

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detective

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The structure is a simple noun, short and punchy, whose exact origin is debated but likely comes from the verb "to cop" meaning "to capture or seize," dating back to the 18th century. It is used to describe someone who works as a member of a police force, serving as one of the most common and enduring slang terms for police officers. People typically say "cop" in casual conversation, news reports, and crime fiction, as in "The cops arrived on the scene" or "He's a cop from the local precinct."

What does "cop" mean in law enforcement slang?

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beat cop

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It is used to describe a policeman, often in informal or rebellious contexts, such as "The fuzz showed up and broke up the party." The term originated in American slang during the 1920s or 1930s, with several theories: one suggests it comes from the fuzzy texture of police hats or wool uniforms, another claims it derives from "fuss" (as in police making a fuss), and a third points to the sound of static on police radio. Regardless of its true origin, "fuzz" became popular in 1960s and 1970s counterculture, anti-war movements, and rock music, though it has since faded somewhat in favor of newer terms.

What does "fuzz" mean in slang?

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thin blue line

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cop car

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badge bunny

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Here you will find slang for police and law enforcement, covering terms used to refer to officers, actions, and law-related activities.

Policía y Aplicación de la Ley

Jerga inglesa para la policía y las fuerzas del orden

Police & Law Enforcement

English Slang for Police & Law Enforcement