Peeler definition
A police officer.
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(brit., slang, former) A policeman.
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One that peels, especially a kitchen implement for peeling the rinds or skins from fruits or vegetables.
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One that can be readily peeled, especially a crab that is about to molt.
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(UK, slang, dated) A police officer.
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(pejorative, slang) A woman (less commonly a man) who removes her clothing for entertainment. A stripper.
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Singular:
peeler
Plural:
peelersOrigin of peeler
- After Sir Robert Peel
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From the surname of Sir Robert Peel, who established the Irish constabulary and London's police force; compare bobby, from the given name.
From Wiktionary
- From peel + -er.
From Wiktionary