"slicktop" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: slicktops [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} slicktop (plural slicktops)
  1. (US, Canada, law enforcement, informal) a police car with painted markings and decals but no external rooftop lights. Wikipedia link: Los Angeles Police Department Tags: Canada, US, informal Categories (topical): Automobiles, Law enforcement Synonyms (a police car with painted markings and decals but no external rooftop lights.): slickback

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