on the pad
The term "on the pad" is primarily used in police slang to describe corrupt practices but has an archaic meaning related to highway robbery.
Definition
C2Law Enforcement
(slang, informal)Regularly accepting bribes, often used to describe corrupt officials or police officers.
Example
- The detective was on the pad, taking money from local gangs in exchange for protection.
C2Historical
(archaic, slang)Engaging in highway robbery, robbing travelers on public roads.
Example
- In the 17th century, being on the pad meant living a life of crime on the highways.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on the pad":
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