meter maid
The term "meter maid" is often considered outdated and derogatory, having largely been replaced by gender-neutral terms like "parking enforcement officer."
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Definition
B2Urban Services
(informal, derogatory)A person, typically a woman, employed to patrol streets and issue parking tickets for violations at parking meters.
Example
- The meter maid issued a ticket to the car that was parked beyond the allotted time.
- Despite her job as a meter maid, she always tried to be fair with drivers.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "meter maid":