(British, informal, derogatory) A policeman (implying that he is dull and slow).
(British, informal, derogatory) A policeman (implying that he is dull and slow).
PC Plod means: A policeman (implying that he is dull and slow).. It is generally derogatory or offensive; worth a quiet word about how it lands on the person being described. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
PC Plod means: A policeman (implying that he is dull and slow).. It is generally derogatory or offensive; worth a quiet word about how it lands on the person being described. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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(UK, Australia, slang) A law enforcement officer.
Mr Plod is a British and Australian informal term — sometimes affectionate, sometimes dismissive — for a police officer, drawn from the character PC Plod in Enid Blyton's Noddy books. The name evokes slow, methodical, not-very-bright law enforcement: someone who plods rather than sprints. It can be used to gently mock the perceived slowness or bureaucratic approach of the police. The register is familiar and slightly irreverent; not as aggressive as 'pig' but not entirely respectful either.
(UK, slang, derogatory) A police community support officer, a PCSO.
(British, slang) Excrement.
PC Plod means: A policeman (implying that he is dull and slow).. Register: very informal, often derogatory or vulgar. Avoid in formal, business, academic, or polite writing. Even in casual speech the word can offend and is best left out of a learner's active vocabulary. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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