noun
Uncommon
bracelets
Bracelets (noun) means informal term for handcuffs. Example: “The officer slapped the bracelets on the suspect's wrists.”
noun
1
Informal term for handcuffs.
"The officer slapped the bracelets on the suspect's wrists."
""Sergeant," said Inspector Gilder, eyeing the black hands with wrath, "aren't you putting the bracelets on this fellow; he looks pretty dangerous.""
— G. K. Chesterton, The Three Tools of Death (1911)
How to use bracelets
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPlural of "bracelet"; informally, a slang term for handcuffs.
When to use it
The handcuffs sense is slang and mostly used humorously or in crime writing.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “bracelets” mean?
The word “bracelets” means informal term for handcuffs. In plain terms, plural of "bracelet"; informally, a slang term for handcuffs.
How do you use “bracelets” in a sentence?
Here is “bracelets” used in a sentence: “The officer slapped the bracelets on the suspect's wrists.”
What part of speech is “bracelets”?
“Bracelets” is a noun.
Is “bracelets” a common word?
“Bracelets” is an uncommon word in modern English.
