English Explanatory Dictionary

meat-eater

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A corrupt police officer who actively seeks out opportunities to receive bribes.
noun
  1. Alternative form of meateater.

Word forms

meat-eater meat-eaters

Etymology

Introduced by the Knapp Commission in the 1970s.

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