Definition of rent-a-cop

rent-a-cop

• "cops" that have only a flashlight.

  Last edited on Jul 22 2003. Submitted by kyle M. on Jul 22 2003.

• a security guard or other hired security.

  Last edited on Dec 22 2004. Submitted by Steve H. from Pahrump, NV, USA on Dec 22 2004.

+	Add a definition for this slang term

Share Tweet E-mail	More info:	Interactive stats:
	R  Related words	Usage Vulgarity SlangMap

Related words

Slang terms with the same meaning

None found.

Slang terms with the same root words

Other terms relating to 'a':
a	Definitions include: amphetamine.
A-1	Definitions include: the best.
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.	Definitions include: something you have now is worth more than two things you have just a chance of getting.
a bit much	Definitions include: excessive.
a bit of how's your father	Definitions include: sexual activity.
a boat	Definitions include: In the West/Central Canadian accent, "about" is pronounced somewhere between "aboot" and "a boat".
a couple beers short of a six-pack	Definitions include: a little crazy
a couple three	Definitions include: an unspecified small number.
act a fool	Definitions include: to play around.
a dime a dozen	Definitions include: very common.
a dog with two d*cks	Definitions include: a mythical creature who is extremely happy or fortunate.
a dollar three eighty	Definitions include: a non-specified price.
a dollar three eightyfive	Definitions include: a non-specified price.
adopt a tree	Definitions include: to collide with a tree.
a face that only a mother could love	Definitions include: an ugly face.
(show 767 morehide)
Other terms relating to 'cop':
bad cop	Definitions include: a person in a position of authority who is strict or mean.
cop	Definitions include: to get.
cop a feel	Definitions include: to unwantedly grope a person; "feel up".
cop a mope	Definitions include: to leave.
cop a plea	Definitions include: to get a lesser jail / prison sentence in exchange for pleading guilty.
cop a squat	Definitions include: have a seat, sit down and relax.
cop deuces	Definitions include: to tell a contradicting story.
cop killer	Definitions include: a bullet that can penetrate bullet-proof armor.
cop off with	Definitions include: to attract a person and at least have a kiss, and maybe have sex with them.
cop out	Definitions include: to make an excuse and fail to go through with prior plans.
cop shop	Definitions include: police station.
cop some wood	Definitions include: to get an erection.
good cop	Definitions include: a person in a position of authority who is nice.
on the cop	Definitions include: to want to attract a person for sexual purposes.
Other terms relating to 'rent':
low-rent	Definitions include: poor quality.
Rent-A-Rock	Definitions include: when someone "loans" their car to another in exchange for crack-cocaine.
rent space in (one's) head	Definitions include: to affect or bother someone.

How common is this slang?

Don't click the following.
I use it	(7)
No longer use it	(0)
Heard it but never used it	(2)
Have never heard it	(2)

How vulgar is this slang?

Average of 10 votes: 20%  (See the most vulgar words.)

Least vulgar

Most vulgar

Your vote: None   (To vote, click the pepper. Vote how vulgar the word is – not how mean it is.)

Least vulgar

Most vulgar

Where is this slang used?

Logged-in users can add themselves to the map. Login, Register, Login instantly with Facebook.

Link to this slang definition

To link to this term in a web page or blog, insert the following.

<a href="http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/rent-a-cop">rent-a-cop</a>

To link to this term in a wiki such as Wikipedia, insert the following.

[http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/rent-a-cop rent-a-cop]

Some wikis use a different format for links, so be sure to check the documentation.