slue-foot
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Meaning · English
A detective or police officer.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Military Intelligence seems to be on the spot in a quiet sort of way. I just met a G-2 slue-foot and he was a most efficient guy! They're keeping low, I think, until they nail their man.
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 “slue-foot” mean?
A detective or police officer.
Is “slue-foot” formal or informal?
slue-foot is generally slang.