12
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Police or law enforcement, collectively.
⚠ Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
fuck 12
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “12” mean?
Police or law enforcement, collectively.
Is “12” formal or informal?
12 is generally derogatory, slang.
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