tyre biter

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English

Etymology

Referring to their frequent involvement in car chases.

Noun

tyre biter (plural tyre biters)

  1. (slang, derogatory) police officer
    • 2013, Sue Williams, Murder with the Lot (page 181)
      Tyre biters have got our list of members. Don't worry, we'll find the leak, whoever you are.