Screw

Screw

British slang for prison guard.

Etymology & History

British prison guard or salary. British dual correctional and payment meaning. Prison screw British (derogatory). Weekly screw = wages British archaic. Reflects British prison and work slang.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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