Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- n. The deliberate escorting of an arrested suspect by police in front of reporters and television cameras, especially as a means of pressuring or humiliating the suspect.
Wiktionary
- n. idiomatic, law enforcement The intentional public display before news cameras of someone in police custody, especially someone famous or notorious, for the purpose of satisfying public interest, demonstrating the authorities' effectiveness, or shaming the person.
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Lists
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Candy Hearts
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collection o' collocations
Words that are generally seen in each other's company; words that, when mentioned, bring their partners to mind.
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Intangible, anthropic.
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The Pokey, the Big House, The Slammer
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blafferty Wow, I can't even say that once, let alone 5 times fast. Apr 27, 2011
yarb If a police officer sits the suspect down beforehand and assures him that everything will be fine, is that a pre-perp walk pep-talk? Apr 27, 2011
blafferty I would like to go on a peep walk. I think it would make me squee like an anime girl. Apr 27, 2011
reesetee *shoos chickens off the page* Apr 27, 2011
blafferty I wish. Apr 27, 2011
bilby Were you looking for peep walk? Apr 27, 2011