Peeler

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈpiːlÉš/
• RP IPA: /ˈpiːlÉ™/
• Rhymes: -iːlÉ™(ɹ)

From the surname of Robert Peel, who established the Irish constabulary and London's police force; compare bobby, from the given name.

Full definition of peeler

Noun

1. (British, slang, dated) A police officer.
• 1892, Banjo Paterson, :A peeler man who heard the din came in to see the show;He tried to run the bushman in, but he refused to go.And when at last the barber spoke, and said "'Twas all in fun—'Twas just a little harmless joke, a trifle overdone."

Synonyms

• See under police officer.

Related terms

• bobby

From peel + -er.

Noun

1. A person whose job it is to peel fruit or vegetable produce.
2. A utensil for peeling fruit or vegetables.potato peeler
3. (pejorative, slang) A stripper; one who removes the clothing for entertainment.
4. (obsolete) One who peels or pillages.