Kerb Crawler

C1 18+

Pronunciation: /kɜːrb krɔːlər/

Definitions of kerb crawler

noun a person who solicits prostitutes from a vehicle while driving along the edge of the road

Example Sentences

A1 A kerb crawler is someone who drives slowly along the side of the road looking for prostitutes.

A2 The police caught a kerb crawler in the act of soliciting sex workers.

B1 Kerb crawlers often target vulnerable individuals in red-light districts.

B2 The community organized a campaign to deter kerb crawlers from cruising the streets for illegal activities.

C1 Law enforcement agencies work together to combat the issue of kerb crawling in urban areas.

C2 The government implemented stricter penalties for kerb crawlers to reduce the demand for prostitution.

Examples of kerb crawler in a Sentence

formal The police arrested a kerb crawler for soliciting prostitution.

informal I heard that there was a kerb crawler caught in our neighborhood last night.

slang That guy is such a creep, he's like a kerb crawler always looking for trouble.

figurative In the world of online scams, the hackers are the kerb crawlers of the internet.

Grammatical Forms of kerb crawler

past tense

kerb crawled

plural

kerb crawlers

comparative

more kerb crawler

superlative

most kerb crawler

present tense

kerb crawls

future tense

will kerb crawl

perfect tense

have kerb crawled

continuous tense

is kerb crawling

singular

kerb crawler

positive degree

kerb crawler

infinitive

to kerb crawl

gerund

kerb crawling

participle

kerb crawled

Origin and Evolution of kerb crawler

First Known Use: 1960 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'kerb crawler' originated in the United Kingdom, specifically in reference to individuals who drive slowly along the kerb or curb of a street in search of prostitutes.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe individuals seeking prostitutes, the term 'kerb crawler' has evolved to encompass a broader definition of individuals who engage in soliciting or engaging in illegal activities while driving slowly along the kerb.