Kojak with a Kodak
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Meaning · English
A police officer with a radar gun.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
One of the AMC-supplied Johnson-brand CB radios was handy to keep tabs on Kojaks with Kodaks, or bears in the air.
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 “Kojak with a Kodak” mean?
A police officer with a radar gun.
Is “Kojak with a Kodak” formal or informal?
Kojak with a Kodak is generally slang.