police and thief

noun

The children's game of tag, with one team taking the role of police and the other the role of robbers.

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Meanings

nounpolice and thief (uncountable)
  1. Singaporeuncountableplayground gamesThe children's game of tag, with one team taking the role of police and the other the role of robbers.
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APA

police and thief. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/police%20and%20thief

MLA

“police and thief.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/police%20and%20thief. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “police and thief,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/police%20and%20thief.

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