To be arrested by the police.
Liftit
LIF-tit
ˈlɪftɪt
Verb
Example Sentences
"He got liftit last night."
"They liftit him for shoplifting."
Etymology & History
Scottish slang meaning arrested, from "lifted" (picked up by police). Used throughout Scotland in criminal justice contexts.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1900s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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