paddy wagon

See also: paddywagon

English

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Etymology

Supposedly from the term Paddy (a derogatory name for an Irishman).

Noun

paddy wagon (plural paddy wagons)

  1. (slang) A police van for transporting prisoners.
    Synonyms: Black Maria, cattle car

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