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:Used in the United States to denote the multiple federal agencies that are commonly referred to by their initials such as the [[FBI]], [[ATF]], and [[DEA]]. | :Used in the United States to denote the multiple federal agencies that are commonly referred to by their initials such as the [[FBI]], [[ATF]], and [[DEA]]. | ||
;Anda | ;Anda | ||
:An [[Urdu]] language word meaning [[Eggshell|egg]], for the pure-white uniform of traffic police in urban | :An [[Urdu]] language word meaning [[Eggshell|egg]], for the pure-white uniform of traffic police in urban Pakistani areas like Karachi. | ||
;Askar/Askari | ;Askar/Askari | ||
:A [[Somalia|Somali]] term meaning “soldier” which is often used by Somali immigrants to the [[United Kingdom]] to refer to police. It is commonly used by rappers in [[UK drill]]. | :A [[Somalia|Somali]] term meaning “soldier” which is often used by Somali immigrants to the [[United Kingdom]] to refer to police. It is commonly used by rappers in [[UK drill]]. | ||
;Aynasız | ;Aynasız | ||
:A [[Turkey|Turkish]] phrase derived from word ''ayna'', referring to <nowiki>'those without a mirror'</nowiki>, a pejorative description of police lacking honor and having too much shame to look at themselves in the mirror. Often used by Turkish and Middle Eastern immigrants, particularly to describe police who will beat or assault them sans witnesses. Also, the first Renaults to enter the market in Turkey had no right rear-view mirrors. Most owners would simply get a mirror installed, but inasmuch as policemen did not want to pay out-of-pocket for one they were called "mirrorless" (aynasız).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Polislere neden aynasız denir? Aynasızlar tabirinin kökeni|url=https://www.karar.com/polislere-neden-aynasiz-denir-aynasizlar-tabirinin-kokeni-1426931|access-date=2021-05-03|website=KARAR|language=tr}}</ref> | :A [[Turkey|Turkish]] phrase derived from word ''ayna'', referring to <nowiki>'those without a mirror'</nowiki>, a pejorative description of police lacking honor and having too much shame to look at themselves in the mirror. Often used by Turkish and Middle Eastern immigrants, particularly to describe police who will beat or assault them sans witnesses. Also, the first Renaults to enter the market in Turkey had no right rear-view mirrors. Most owners would simply get a mirror installed, but inasmuch as policemen did not want to pay out-of-pocket for one they were called "mirrorless" (aynasız).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Polislere neden aynasız denir? Aynasızlar tabirinin kökeni|url=https://www.karar.com/polislere-neden-aynasiz-denir-aynasizlar-tabirinin-kokeni-1426931|access-date=2021-05-03|website=KARAR|language=tr}}</ref> | ||
Revision as of 12:15, 14 February 2024
A
- Alphabet Agency/Alphabet Soup/Alphabet Bois
- Used in the United States to denote the multiple federal agencies that are commonly referred to by their initials such as the FBI, ATF, and DEA.
- Anda
- An Urdu language word meaning egg, for the pure-white uniform of traffic police in urban Pakistani areas like Karachi.
- Askar/Askari
- A Somali term meaning “soldier” which is often used by Somali immigrants to the United Kingdom to refer to police. It is commonly used by rappers in UK drill.
- Aynasız
- A Turkish phrase derived from word ayna, referring to 'those without a mirror', a pejorative description of police lacking honor and having too much shame to look at themselves in the mirror. Often used by Turkish and Middle Eastern immigrants, particularly to describe police who will beat or assault them sans witnesses. Also, the first Renaults to enter the market in Turkey had no right rear-view mirrors. Most owners would simply get a mirror installed, but inasmuch as policemen did not want to pay out-of-pocket for one they were called "mirrorless" (aynasız).[1]