Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rozzer

Noun

/ˈrɒz.ər/

Definition

A slang term for a police officer, commonly used in British English.

Examples

He saw a rozzer lurking around the corner and quickly decided to leave the area.
In the old films, the rozzer was always hot on the trail of the gangster.

Meaning

The word ‘rozzer’ is a colloquial expression referring to a member of the police force. Its usage often implies a somewhat casual or derisive attitude towards the authority of the police.