on the pad
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Taking regular bribes.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The badge showed that he was on the inspector's pad and the telephone numbers suggested that he had connections.
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 “on the pad” mean?
Taking regular bribes.
Is “on the pad” formal or informal?
on the pad is generally slang.