Rozzer

Rozzer

ROZZER /ˈrozzə/
Noun United Kingdom

A police officer.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Rozzer, that is."
"I've never seen such a Rozzer in all my life."

Etymology & History

British police officer. British police slang from 1890s. 'The rozzers' British cops. Working-class British criminal slang. Etymology uncertain British usage. Reflects British police nickname variety.

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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