boy in blue
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A policeman.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “boy in blue” mean?
A policeman.
Is “boy in blue” formal or informal?
boy in blue is generally slang.