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staties
What does staties mean?
The state police, especially the Massachusetts State Police. Heard constantly on Boston-area roads and in true-crime chatter; singular 'statie' = one trooper. Carries a slightly wary, working-class tone — you don't say 'staties' if you're happy to see them.
"Slow down past the rest stop, staties park there all morning."
Origin
New England regional clipping of 'state police' / 'state trooper', dating back decades and cemented by Boston crime fiction and shows like The Departed.
Frequently asked questions
What does staties mean?
Staties is Massachusetts shorthand for state troopers.
How do you use staties in a sentence?
The staties had the whole highway backed up after the crash.
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