traffic cop

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Definitions of traffic cop words

noun traffic cop a police officer who directs the flow of traffic, usually at an intersection. 1
noun traffic cop police officer in charge of roads 1
noun traffic cop a policeman who supervises road traffic 0

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1910-15

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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