Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Rozzer

What does it mean?

A slang term for a police officer.

Is it positive or negative?

Neutral or slightly negative (informal).

When do you use it?

Informal slang for the police, often used when warning someone or describing a police presence.

Examples

Example 1: Watch out, the rozzers are round the corner with a speed camera!

Example 2: I saw the rozzers pulling someone over on the motorway earlier.

Question for you

Do you have a slang word for the police in your country?

Are you looking for English speaking practice online?

Rozzer is one of many British terms for the police. We work on understanding informal English in online English lessons with a British native speaker. For a similar vibe, see Nick. Find out more here.