kitchen police

noun

1
: kp
2
: the work of KPs

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of kitchen police was in 1879

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“Kitchen police.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kitchen%20police. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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kitchen police

noun
: kp
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