Definition of Bottle and stopper

Bottle and stopper

noun

• "bottle and stopper"(copper) is Cockney slang for policeman.
  
  I was stopped by the local bottle and stopper and made to show my ID while I was walking home late from work last night.

  Last edited on Jun 17 2017. Submitted by Anonymous on Jun 17 2017.

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