Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

paddy-wagon

noun

/ˈpædi ˌwæɡən/

Definition

A vehicle used by police to transport prisoners.

Examples

After the protest escalated, several demonstrators were loaded into the paddy-wagon.
The paddy-wagon arrived promptly to take the suspects into custody.

Meaning

The term ‘paddy-wagon’ refers to a type of vehicle, typically a van or bus, that is specifically designed for taking arrested individuals to a police station or jail.