noun, slang ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An empathetic approach to young offenders. UK, attributive, derogatory, informal, uncountable

Etymology

Originated in reference to a 2006 speech written by Danny Kruger for prime minister David Cameron.

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