General
plod
What does plod mean?
A British police officer, usually a uniformed one on the beat. Mildly dismissive but rarely outright hostile — closer to ribbing than abuse.
"Couple of plods knocking door to door about the break-in."
Origin
From Mr Plod the Policeman in Enid Blyton's Noddy stories (1949 onward). The plodding, slow-witted village bobby became the template for every cheeky reference since.
Frequently asked questions
What does plod mean in British slang?
Plod is a British nickname for a uniformed police officer. It's used as a noun.
How do you use plod in a sentence?
"The plod turned up before the fight even got going."
Where does the nickname plod come from?
It comes from PC Plod, the plodding policeman character in Enid Blyton's Noddy stories, and it stuck as slang for a beat copper.
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