tyre biter en · NOUN
Etymology
Referring to their frequent involvement in car chases.
Meanings
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(UK, derogatory, slang) A police officer.
Tyre biters have got our list of members. Don't worry, we'll find the leak, whoever you are.
2013, Sue Williams, Murder with the Lot, page 181:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tyre biters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |