unboiled lobster
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Unfortunately, the police have got your address. I didn't tell the unboiled lobster that, though born in England, your mother was a French woman — a Saint Aubin.
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 “unboiled lobster” mean?
A police officer.
Is “unboiled lobster” formal or informal?
unboiled lobster is generally slang.