panda car en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌpændə ˈkɑː/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌpændə ˈkɑɹ/ (General-American)
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Etymology
From the original black and white colouring of the automobiles, like that of a giant panda.
Meanings
- (Ireland, UK, informal) A police car; specifically (historical), one with a broad white stripe painted around its middle on a darker-coloured or, originally, black background.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| panda cars | Number=Plur | lexicographic |