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wall paper
What does wall paper mean?
A traffic citation, handed to you after you've been pulled over. The dismissive name takes the sting out — nothing you can do once it's in your hand except pay it.
"Trooper sent me on my way with a fresh piece of wall paper for doing 72 in a 65."
Origin
CB humor. The citation is so worthless to the driver they may as well paste it on the wall — that's the joke. Sits alongside "green stamps" (fines paid in cash) in the older lexicon.
Frequently asked questions
What does wall paper mean as slang?
Wall paper is slang for a traffic ticket — useless paper you might as well frame on your wall. It's a dismissive, joking term for a citation.
How do you use wall paper in a sentence?
"Cop pulled me over and gave me some wall paper for a busted tail light."
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