Harman
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Harman, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Old-fashioned British slang for a police officer.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
As slang for a policeman, from older English underworld cant; as a surname, from a Germanic root meaning roughly "army man," closely related to Herman/Hermann.
Full origin of Harman →Frequently asked questions
What does “Harman” mean?
The word “Harman” means old-fashioned British slang for a police officer. In plain terms, two unrelated meanings: an old slang word for a cop, and the name of a naturally occurring chemical compound.
How do you use “Harman” in a sentence?
Here is “Harman” used in a sentence: “The old thieves' cant used "harman" for any constable on the beat.”
What is another word for “Harman”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Harman” include harman-beck, nuthook and PC Plod.
What part of speech is “Harman”?
“Harman” is a noun.
Where does the word “Harman” come from?
The word “Harman” comes from Germanic. As slang for a policeman, from older English underworld cant; as a surname, from a Germanic root meaning roughly "army man," closely related to Herman/Hermann.
How many meanings does “Harman” have?
“Harman” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: old-fashioned British slang for a police officer.