Noun | Police Slang
Encyclopedia of British Slang
OLD BILL
Noun | Neutral | Police Slang
OLD BILL Pronunciation: /??ld b?l/ Part of Speech: Noun Severity Level: Neutral Category: Police Slang
Definition
Old Bill refers to the police.
Usage
The old bill are outside.
Cultural Insight
Casual and slightly irreverent term for law enforcement.
Longstanding in British slang.
Assessment
Established informal reference.
Originally posted 2025-08-23 02:01:51.
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