flatty

English

Etymology

From flat +‎ -y. (policeman): From flatfoot.

Pronunciation

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Noun

flatty (plural flatties)

1. (regional, slang) A flatfish.
2. (Australia, slang) A flathead (fish).
3. (slang) A flat tire/tyre.
4. (archaic, US, slang) A policeman.
5. (slang) A flathead V8 engine.
6. (slang) A hot rod fitted with a flathead V8 engine.
7. (slang) Alternative form of flattie (“operator of crooking gambling operation”).

Derived terms

• flatty-ken

See also

• flattie