Law Enforcement Slang

noun a person or company that provides a particular service, typically one that involves arranging transactions between two other parties

• The real estate agent showed us several properties in the area.
• My mom's insurance agent helped us with our claim.
• The secret agent went undercover to complete the mission.
• Time is the agent of change in our lives.

noun a slang term for a police officer, often used derogatorily to imply incompetence or lack of intelligence

• The police officer noticed the suspect's flatfoot as he attempted to flee the scene.
• I can always tell when my dad is coming because of his flatfoot.
• Don't worry about outrunning him, he's just a flatfoot.
• Her lack of creativity made her a flatfoot in the world of art.

noun A fight or battle between armed individuals or groups using guns

• The police were involved in a gunfight with the armed robbers.
• There was a crazy gunfight downtown last night.
• Things got real heated and there was a gunfight going on.
• Their argument turned into a verbal gunfight with harsh words being exchanged.

noun the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience

verb to have and be able to use (power or influence)

• As the CEO, she was able to wield authority over all decision-making processes.
• The teacher always wields authority in the classroom.
• Don't mess with him, he knows how to wield authority.
• The king was able to wield authority like a sword, cutting through any opposition.

noun a character from a popular animated television series

• The secret squirrel mission was classified at the highest level of security.
• I can't tell you about it, it's secret squirrel stuff.
• She's always acting like a secret squirrel, sneaking around and keeping things to herself.
• He's like a secret squirrel, always hiding his true intentions until the last minute.