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sbirro — meaning in English

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English meaning

bobby noun British informal term for a police officer.
cop noun (informal) A police officer.

Senses

sbirro is used for these senses in English:

bobby (British, Ireland, Australia, slang) A police officer.
cop (informal) A police officer or prison guard.

cop — full definition

noun (informal) A police officer.
verb (informal) To be given, or to accept, something unpleasant such as blame or punishment.
verb (slang) To get hold of, obtain, or buy something.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

agente guardia piedipiatti poliziotto questurino segnalatore ferroviario poliziotta sbirra secondina afferrare catturare acciuffare