paddy wagon

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Etymology

Supposedly from Paddy, a derogatory name for an Irishman.

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Noun

paddy wagon (plural paddy wagons)

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

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