walloper

English

Noun

walloper (plural wallopers)

1. Literally, someone who wallops.
2. (Australian) (slang) A policeman.

   1950: Police! Everyone out! The bloody wallopers are on their way! — Frank Hardy, Power Without Glory

   1971: Uniformed cops are generally known as 'wallopers', and cops in plain clothes are called 'demons'. These latter, supposed to be disguised, are instantly recognisable. — John O'Grady, Dealing with Cops, from Aussie Etiket, 1971. Quoted in Aussie Humour, Macmillan, 1988, ISBN 0-7251-0553-4, page 200.

3. (archaic) One who boils something;

   Poultice Walloper (UK forces) a Medical Officer.

   Pot Walloper qv.

4. (archaic, usage similar to wallah) person who performs a specific job;

   Donkey walloper,(UK forces, artillery) one who drives a donkey team. (slang) a Cavalry Officer.

   Cow walloper (UK? Irish) a drover.