traffic cop

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Meaning · English

A police officer who enforces traffic laws and manages the traffic.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cảnh sát giao thông quản lý và thực thi luật giao thông

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Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “traffic cop” mean?

A police officer who enforces traffic laws and manages the traffic.

Is “traffic cop” formal or informal?

traffic cop is generally slang.