Dirty Harry en · NOUN
Etymology
After Dirty Harry, a fictional police detective who (in the film) tells his partner that he is called Dirty Harry because he gets all the dirty jobs.
Meanings
- (figuratively) A police officer who is reckless, disregards practices and policies, or who practices vigilantism or uses excessive force.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dirty Harrys | Number=Plur | lexicographic |