body snatcher
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Meaning · English
One who makes arrests, such as a bailiff or policeman.
Register: derogatory, humorous, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
They proved to be two of those Body-Snatchers, called hired Constables, who were patrolling the Fields.
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).
Common questions
What does “body snatcher” mean?
One who makes arrests, such as a bailiff or policeman.
Is “body snatcher” formal or informal?
body snatcher is generally derogatory, humorous, slang.