English · Slang Attested

mutton shunter

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Meaning · English

Police constable.

Where it’s used: Used American English

"Vigilant?" asked the dock tramp, “and what will the mutton shunters be doing whilst we are remaining vigilant?”

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).

Topics: Dated

Common questions

What does “mutton shunter” mean?

Police constable.

Is “mutton shunter” formal or informal?

mutton shunter is generally archaic, slang.

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