tyre biter

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Meaning · English

A police officer.

Register: derogatory, slang

Examples

Tyre biters have got our list of members. Don't worry, we'll find the leak, whoever you are.

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 “tyre biter” mean?

A police officer.

Is “tyre biter” formal or informal?

tyre biter is generally derogatory, slang.