Peeler Definition

pēlər
peelers
noun
peelers
A policeman.
Webster's New World
One that peels, especially a kitchen implement for peeling the rinds or skins from fruits or vegetables.
American Heritage
One that can be readily peeled, especially a crab that is about to molt.
American Heritage
A police officer.
American Heritage

(pejorative, slang) A woman (less commonly a man) who removes her clothing for entertainment. A stripper.

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Other Word Forms of Peeler

Noun

Singular:
peeler
Plural:
peelers

Origin of Peeler

  • 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

  • After Sir Robert Peel

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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