"PC Plod" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: PC Plods [plural]
Etymology: From the policeman in Enid Blyton's Noddy books. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=PC Plod}} PC Plod (plural PC Plods)
  1. (British, informal, derogatory) A policeman (implying that he is dull and slow). Tags: British, derogatory, informal Categories (topical): Law enforcement, People Synonyms: police officer Derived forms: plastic plod, plod

Inflected forms

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