Crimebuster

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A person, especially a law enforcement officer, who is particularly effective in thwarting criminal activity and in bringing criminals to justice. US, informal

    "This corporation law background is less known than his record as a crime-buster."

Example

More examples

"This corporation law background is less known than his record as a crime-buster."

Etymology

Etymology tree English crime English buster English crimebuster From crime + buster.

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