John Hop
Meaning
A police officer. Often shortened to 'john'.
Example
Slow down, there's a John Hop at the corner.
Origin
Rhyming slang: 'John Hop' = cop.
Nearby words
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- journoA journalist.
- jugAn electric kettle. To 'put the jug on' is to boil water for a cup of tea or coffee.