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turkey bacon

turkey bacon n. a private security guard or officer; a rent-a-cop. Also plural. Etymological Note: A play off of “pig” and “bacon,” slang terms for police. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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  • Hey, no need to disrespect turkey bacon.  There are brands of turkey bacon made in Pennsylvania that will make you forget about the pork variety.

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