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evel knievel
What does evel knievel mean?
A motorcycle cop. Named for the stunt rider Evel Knievel, because anyone on two wheels chasing you down the highway gets compared to him.
"Evel Knievel weaving through the four-wheelers, looks like he's hunting."
Origin
1970s American CB-radio trucker slang, riding the cultural wave of Evel Knievel's peak fame (canyon-jump era, 1974).
Frequently asked questions
What does Evel Knievel mean as slang?
As slang it means a motorcycle cop.
How do you use Evel Knievel in a sentence?
"Slow down, there's an Evel Knievel parked up ahead."
Where does the slang Evel Knievel come from?
It references Evel Knievel, the famous American motorcycle daredevil, applied jokingly to police who ride motorbikes.
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