Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

curb-crawler

noun

/ˈkɜrbˌkrɔːlər/

Definition

A curb-crawler is a term used to describe someone who drives slowly along a street, typically to look for potential sex workers.

Examples

As she walked home late at night, she noticed a curb-crawler idling by the street corner.
The police have set up checkpoints to deter curb-crawlers in the area.

Meaning

The word refers to someone who drives around neighborhoods, often at night, checking out the area and potentially seeking to engage the services of sex workers.