filth
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Meaning · English
The police.
Register: derogatory, slang
Examples
We were in the middle of stashing the money when the filth arrived.
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 “filth” mean?
The police.
Is “filth” formal or informal?
filth is generally derogatory, slang.